New Years Eve Ride

Breakfast then out onto a familiar and favourite circuit around Crondal, Well and Odiham. Forecast had promised misty conditions but the morning was clear, if a little dull. I love this route. Today I took the longer version via Lower Froyle where there is a steep downhill on a very narrow lane. Speeds above 30mph are easily achieved on this hill though there is always the danger of meeting a car half way down! The long climb out of Lower Froyle is gradual enough not to be too painful, though I always stop for a breather at the top where there is often a good view north towards Basingstoke.  

Humps - Well

The Chequers in Well -  Not open for breakfast!

Well's well

Long Sutton - Village Pond still iced over

Dead tree, living tree - Long Sutton

View from a bridge - Basingstoke Canal at Dogmersfield

Dogmersfield's 'hidden' parish church

The Route 

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The route in entirety.