Friday, 8 May 2015

From Rotherfield Peppard to Mapledurham & Goring

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.

St Andrews Church at Mapledurham

Camassia.

Church detail.

Church detail.


The Mill at Mapledurham.

Alm Houses

Chocolate box scene in Mapledurham.

The first of a few steep climbs.

Angry skies near Whitchurch Hill.

The grounds at Alnutt Almhouses.

"Pig City" between Goring & Ipsden.

The tractor is attracting crows on his rounds.

Nice barn near Pig City.

Ipsden Farmhouse & barns.

Looking out to Didcot Power Station.

Reminds me of the American midwest.


Storm gathering.

Approaching the next climb, to Checkendon.

Lone Tree.


Half-way up the steep road to Checkendon.
The Beech Woods near Stoke Row.


The Bluebells are in their prime.





Leaving the Bluebells, with 3 miles to go.