At Torpoint we had no problem with exceeding Coronavirus quota because there were only three of us, but we did have quality if not numbers. It was a bright though still cold day as we made our way, enjoying the sea views down to Seaton.
Arriving at the Beach Café due to the long queue we decided to self-cater i.e. flask and sandwiches.
After a relaxing stop "sorry Trevor" Andy made his way back home then David and myself climbed up Monkey hill to No Man's Land then via the Barbican " Higher Looe down to the sea front. Again, with a long queue at the cafe I shared my lunch with David, then after another long but pleasant stop we made our way out of Looe up the valley towards Trewidland, then taking a right towards Widegates but because of the dangerous road crossing there we continued on to Bylane End. From here I happily accepted Davids superior knowledge of the area to route us to Saltash after crossing the A38 and then going through Notter hamlet enjoying some lovely narrow lanes.
Now on Davids patch he stayed with me a good way towards the bridge before saying his goodbyes and making the way home. I continued on going over the Tamar bridge and as it was still early, and I had lots of power in my battery I decided to have a look around under the bridge and along the shoreline, something that I had not done for a long time. There I had a look at the site of the troop departure for the D-Day landings were also there was some information regards the old Chain ferry that was there before the Tamar bridge!
Returning home around 4 o'clock and with 43 miles covered and the end of, by now warm and enjoyable day
Graham
Arriving at the Beach Café due to the long queue we decided to self-cater i.e. flask and sandwiches.
After a relaxing stop "sorry Trevor" Andy made his way back home then David and myself climbed up Monkey hill to No Man's Land then via the Barbican " Higher Looe down to the sea front. Again, with a long queue at the cafe I shared my lunch with David, then after another long but pleasant stop we made our way out of Looe up the valley towards Trewidland, then taking a right towards Widegates but because of the dangerous road crossing there we continued on to Bylane End. From here I happily accepted Davids superior knowledge of the area to route us to Saltash after crossing the A38 and then going through Notter hamlet enjoying some lovely narrow lanes.
Now on Davids patch he stayed with me a good way towards the bridge before saying his goodbyes and making the way home. I continued on going over the Tamar bridge and as it was still early, and I had lots of power in my battery I decided to have a look around under the bridge and along the shoreline, something that I had not done for a long time. There I had a look at the site of the troop departure for the D-Day landings were also there was some information regards the old Chain ferry that was there before the Tamar bridge!
Returning home around 4 o'clock and with 43 miles covered and the end of, by now warm and enjoyable day
Graham
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