It was forecast to be quite wet today so if was wonderful to start out in the dry and in sunshine. It didn't last long, but we were lucky to encounter nothing worse an a bit of drizzle and a few light showers. There was something quite reassuring about starting to climb again and encountering those double chevrons in our guide book - it's what we've come for after all.
We climbed up to Beacon Ring where we bagged another trig point for our other blog. There was an Iron Age hill fort at this site and it all felt quite old. We descended through a forested estate then we spent the rest of the day crossing the Plain of Montgomery with the Dyke (Offa's Dyke no less) in evidence much over the time e.g. as below.
After just over 15 miles we reached Druin's Farm where we are spending the night. It's another great B&B and we chomped our way through the jam and cream scones and Welsh cakes that were kindly offered on arrival. Our hosts drove us out to nearby Mellington Hall for a meal and kindly collected us after.
We will have an early night tonight as we will be facing the biggest walking test of the trip so far tomorrow.
Lots of love George, Yorkie and Gio xxx
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1 comment:
Mmmmm Suffolk Branch had expected a more impressive dyke somehow! Glad you had a good day and didn't end up like drowned rats. Bet those scones and Welsh cakes tasted good!
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