Day 261: Strangford to Coalpit Heath

The Beecham family tour

Crossing the Severn Bridge was the highlight of the day

Crossing the Severn Bridge was the highlight of the day

We did the Beecham family tour today, from Sarina’s sister Natalie’s house to her Mum’s house, travelling through the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, which is a fantastically picturesque route. Quite a bit of climbing, but nice shallow gradients meant we could make it up on the Blue Strawberry that’s missing it’s lowest gear at the moment.

Fred and his fish used to live with us in Stamford, but moved to Strangford when we left for New Zealand. He’s had a pretty big change of direction with his hairstyle since we left.

Fred and his fish used to live with us in Stamford, but moved to Strangford when we left for New Zealand. He’s had a pretty big change of direction with his hairstyle since we left.

After a wet start the sun started peeking out

After a wet start the sun started peeking out

Morning coffee at a mountain biking centre in the Forest of Dean

Morning coffee at a mountain biking centre in the Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean is a pretty scenic ride

The Forest of Dean is a pretty scenic ride

Hugs from Nana

Hugs from Nana

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