Working in Sherborne St John again but only a half day. Weather appalling this morning but by lunchtime the clouds cleared, the wind dropped a little and the Sun made a welcome appearance. Having driven there with the bike in the back of the car, the original plan was to drive home in the expected rain. The sudden fine weather was too much of a temptation!
I couldn't resist doing a little circular ride using a combination of memory and a sense of adventure - without the aid of a map. Cycled north to Ramsdell and Stoney Heath as with last Monday's ride but this time veered north east towards Baughurst (home village of my great Grandparents).
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| All calm and clear near Kingsclere |
Baughurst is a village that is spread over a wide area with farms, many pretty thatched cottages and the impressive parish Church of St. Stephens, which I found today.
St. Stephens - Baughurst
Proceeding 'off map', I turned towards Tadley which led to a ride south along the busy A340 for about a mile and a half. Next time I'll avoid this road and turn directly south to Pamber and Browninghill Green.
Back on quieter roads I passed the lovely Priory and the old school at Pamber End and back down to Monk Sherborne and Sherborne St. John after 13 miles without seeing a single drop of rain!
Pamber Heath Priory across the fields
Nice Garden Door fittings! - Pamber End
The Route
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