Our ride started in Rotherfield Peppard and took in Mapledurham and Goring (Tea Stop), before returning, via Ipsden & Checkenden. 23 miles covered with 1200 feet of climbing
Here is the route.
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St Andrews Church at Mapledurham |
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Camassia. |
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Church detail. |
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Church detail. |
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The Mill at Mapledurham. |
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Alm Houses |
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Chocolate box scene in Mapledurham. |
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The first of a few steep climbs. |
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Angry skies near Whitchurch Hill. |
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The grounds at Alnutt Almhouses. |
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"Pig City" between Goring & Ipsden. |
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The tractor is attracting crows on his rounds. |
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Nice barn near Pig City. |
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Ipsden Farmhouse & barns. |
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Looking out to Didcot Power Station. |
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Reminds me of the American midwest. |
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Storm gathering. |
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Approaching the next climb, to Checkendon. |
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Lone Tree. |
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Half-way up the steep road to Checkendon. |
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The Beech Woods near Stoke Row. |
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The Bluebells are in their prime. |
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Leaving the Bluebells, with 3 miles to go. |