Ride report by Chris S
Four wheelers, Chris, Mark, Andrew S and Duncan met up at PC on what was forecast to be an unusually warm autumnal day. Whilst the initial temperature was around 13 degrees C with an overcast sky the forecast was for a balmy temperature of between 18 and 20 degrees C with full sunshine.
The initial route took the four from PC to High Kelling where Ian A and Andrew B joined the group. From here it passed through Wiveton collecting Clive enroute. It was then up to Langham, Binham and Wighton before skirting around the southern side of Holkham Park. The route then passed through the Burnhams, Burnham Thorpe and Burnham Market, before reaching Burnham Deepdale at 11.55am. Here an enjoyable lunch (or breakfast for some!) was experienced at Deepdale Café with excellent food and service.
Leaving the café the promised sun appeared with the temperature reaching the late teens. The return route, heading into the SSE wind in part, took the group through Holkham Park via the west gate where Ian never one for missing a photo opportunity took a photo of the group by the gate.
Riding through the park the deer were out in abundance with a few deciding to make a last-minute dash across the road. From there the ride went through Wells with a slight detour via the harbour and another photo opportunity for Ian. The tide was out and Ian’s day was made when he spotted a Cormorant in front of the steel horse statue.
After Wells, Chris almost managed to swallow a wasp in his mouth which proceeded to sting him on the tongue before being promptly spat out (not to be recommended!). The ride then passed through Warham, Binham, Field Dalling and Saxlingham. Shortly after Saxlingham Clive left the group heading north back to Blakeney. The rest of the group continued to Letheringsett at which point Ian and Duncan continued along the Holt Road to Holt and High Kelling respectively.
The remaining riders then took a detour from the published route turning from the main Holt Road at Letheringsett through Little Thornage and Hunworth toward Edgefield. After the climb up Hunworth Road Andrew S left to head home to Corpusty. Chris, Mark and Andrew B went to Baconsthorpe and onto Mill Road and Rectory Road. At the Junction with Rectory Road Andrew turned left for High Kelling leaving Chris and Mark to head back to PC.
Riders: Mark M, Chris S, Duncan S, Andrew S, Ian A, Andrew B and Clive S – A great turnout for a Wednesday ride.
Total Distance: PC to PC 58.4 miles
Average Speed: 15.1 mph
Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 19th October – Biagio’s, East Rudham
Wednesday 23rd October – Star Inn, Lessingham
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