Myself, Dave Newman, Trevor Bradshaw, Dave Oatway, John O'Rourke, Yolande Beriot, Larry Clark.
Driving to Brent Tor the start of the ride the weather did not look good with the cold and the rain but on arrival the rain had stopped and generally we had a sunny day though with some threatening clouds and light rain.
The first stop was the cafe at Roadford after taking the route that passed Sydenham House over the river Lyd, at the cafe a vacant table was found with a view of the Lake and with sailing boats looking for the wind.
After a pleasant stop we rode up the Holsworthy road a left turn was taken which took us towards Broadwoodwidger, a small place with the big name! and then lanes heading north leading to Ashmill, back on the main road. On the route earlier a stampeding herd of long horn highland cattle were coming down the road, so we used our good sense and a place of safety was found. Continuing on the lanes put us on the opposite side of the Lake from the cafe and now being near to the lake a picnic area was found for lunch with a table and views.
After lunch and heading south going under the A30 then we went along a ridge with good views of the north moors before dropping down through wooded lanes to Lydford.
The Castle Inn at Lydford was the final stop where we enjoyed beer and crisps in rustic surroundings and with thanks, John footed the bill and was rewarded with a kiss on the top of his head from Trevor.
The last leg of the journey was back to the car park at Brent Tor with over forty miles distance covered and a bright setting sun and I think it was a good finish to a good ride.
Graham
Driving to Brent Tor the start of the ride the weather did not look good with the cold and the rain but on arrival the rain had stopped and generally we had a sunny day though with some threatening clouds and light rain.
The first stop was the cafe at Roadford after taking the route that passed Sydenham House over the river Lyd, at the cafe a vacant table was found with a view of the Lake and with sailing boats looking for the wind.
After a pleasant stop we rode up the Holsworthy road a left turn was taken which took us towards Broadwoodwidger, a small place with the big name! and then lanes heading north leading to Ashmill, back on the main road. On the route earlier a stampeding herd of long horn highland cattle were coming down the road, so we used our good sense and a place of safety was found. Continuing on the lanes put us on the opposite side of the Lake from the cafe and now being near to the lake a picnic area was found for lunch with a table and views.
After lunch and heading south going under the A30 then we went along a ridge with good views of the north moors before dropping down through wooded lanes to Lydford.
The Castle Inn at Lydford was the final stop where we enjoyed beer and crisps in rustic surroundings and with thanks, John footed the bill and was rewarded with a kiss on the top of his head from Trevor.
The last leg of the journey was back to the car park at Brent Tor with over forty miles distance covered and a bright setting sun and I think it was a good finish to a good ride.
Graham
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