From Spain to Norway - the long way round (1 Viewer)

[Jenben]

Still in the moated campsite?

Yes, it is full here , we leave tomorrow for Sweden via The Bridge .

 

[jumartoo]

Yes, it is full here , we leave tomorrow for Sweden via The Bridge .

We returned via The Bridge some years ago. It feels strange some kilometres along when the sea is both sides. Enjoy or close your eyes and leave it to Chris!

 

[jumartoo]

We're in the U.K. with perfect weather. Visited mum in Retford and stayed at the Bluebell at Lound.

This morning rode the bikes in Sherwood Pines and are now on Riverside Gardens CS at Bothamsall. Since our last visit last August/September Mick has added new features. Picnic benches all along the river and a cafe at weekends.

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[DavidG58]

just down the road from us, will be passing on Friday on our way to Thetford, didn't know it was as nice as that, can't tell from the road

edit, just re-read your post, are the photos from the Blue Bell Lound or Bothamsall?

double edit used google and found you are at Bothamsall, as I said in first attempt you would know it was like that from the road

http://www.riversidegardens.co/

 

[Robert Clark]

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We're in the U.K. with perfect weather. Visited mum in Retford and stayed at the Bluebell at Lound.

This morning rode the bikes in Sherwood Pines and are now on Riverside Gardens CS at Bothamsall. Since our last visit last August/September Mick has added new features. Picnic benches all along the river and a cafe at weekends.

The first pic looks like Martin has spotted a fly in his beer.

Looks like a lovely spot

 

[Jenben]

Fantastic weather in Norway remind me again, which fjord do you want us to leave our spare wine for you to pick up on your way past ?

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[Clarky]

are now on Riverside Gardens CS at Bothamsall.

That looks like a cracking little site, thanks for the 'heads up'.

Making a note of that one for future reference.

Richard.

 

[jumartoo]

There is a major design fault with Mick's picnic tables and the decking beneath. If you rest your fork against your plate it can fall through the spaces. If you rest your fork .... yes I did it twice!!! TIP use a tablecloth!

We've just spent half an hour fishing (for forks) retrieved one of ours, the other has disappeared!!! BUT we've retrieved one from a previous occupant .

If we went along all the tables ....... .

Could go paddling but ... a fork ... not worth it for a #notawaterbaby!

 

[Scout]

looks great Ive book marked that one, didnt know it existed and only 34 mins from me.

Can you fish in the little river? are there any facilities on site at all.

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[jumartoo]

looks great Ive book marked that one, didnt know it existed and only 34 mins from me.

Can you fish in the little river? are there any facilities on site at all.

There are toilets on site, including for the disabled and Mick says you can fish in the river, he's not a bailiff! He has a cafe at weekends but doesn't have electricity. With your solar panel not a problem!

It's a thin strip of land next to the little river and very well managed by a very nice owner.

 

[Scout]

There are toilets on site, including for the disabled and Mick says you can fish in the river, he's not a bailiff! He has a cafe at weekends but doesn't have electricity. With your solar panel not a problem!

It's a thin strip of land next to the little river and very well managed by a very nice owner.

thanks

 

[jumartoo]

Beautiful Britain at its best.

Perfect weather and spring flowers. Went to Clumber Park on the bikes today.

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[jumartoo]

Been cycling along part of the Chesterfield Canal today, from its start at the River Trent.

Passing locks.

Photographing residents.

Enjoying the colours from trees and flowers.

And finally the reward!

Tomorrow York.

 

[Scout]

a well deserver pint, we done, might see you at york.......

PS nice pics

 

[Mrs Munchie]

Hi did you see any kingfishers along the canal? We saw and photographed one when we were there a few years ago. We liked that area but a bit too flat.

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[nicholsong]

And finally the reward!
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Tomorrow York.

Drinking beer with gloves on! should not be allowed

 

[Robert Clark]

Is Martin drinking two glasses of beer?

Surely a lady would drink something appropriate like a Snowball

Maybe it's out of shot

 

[jumartoo]

Hi did you see any kingfishers along the canal? We saw and photographed one when we were there a few years ago. We liked that area but a bit too flat.

No Kingfishers Steph.

Flat - good for cycling!!!

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[Mrs Munchie]

I see your photos pick up all the different greens. You have been paying attention to me.

 

[Anthea M]

Good luck with the running both of you! Hope it's not to wet and slippery!

 

[jumartoo]

Good luck with the running both of you! Hope it's not to wet and slippery!

Just got back both of us intact!

The planner caught many of us out with a sneaky first control point the "other" side of a high wall. Many of us made the same mistake . Other than that it was a good challenging course.

It's grey and damp here but no actual rain.

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[big map]

Lovely blue sky on Friday @jumartoo
Your photos are gorgeous.

 

[Scout]

Just got back both of us intact!

The planner caught many of us out with a sneaky first control point the "other" side of a high wall. Many of us made the same mistake . Other than that it was a good challenging course.

It's grey and damp here but no actual rain.

Son in law poped up to look, he said it looked competitive rain just stoped here having bd cake and coffee

 

[jumartoo]

Son in law poped up to look, he said it looked competitive rain just stoped here having bd cake and coffee

I didn't see him .

Enjoy your cake and coffee.

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[jumartoo]

Now at Ilkley visiting with the Hagstrom's Ros and Norman. Walked up onto the moors behind their house today. Called in to look at the Stations of the Cross before heading out into open moorland.

Carvings on the gate

Once out on open moorland we were spotted by parent lapwings who tried to take our attention from their young.

The dot on top of the first post is a young lapwing.

At the highest point of our walk we stopped for lunch. We were asked by four young females if we could tell them where they were and how to get to their destination!!! All they had was a route on a mobile. Luckily the weather stayed warm because they weren't well prepared.

Lunch spot

Back and showered and out for a curry tonight!!!

 

[Anthea M]

Now at Ilkley visiting with the Hagstrom's Ros and Norman. Walked up onto the moors behind their house today. Called in to look at the Stations of the Cross before heading out into open moorland.

Carvings on the gate
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Once out on open moorland we were spotted by parent lapwings who tried to take our attention from their young.

The dot on top of the first post is a young lapwing.
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At the highest point of our walk we stopped for lunch. We were asked by four young females if we could tell them where they were and how to get to their destination!!! All they had was a route on a mobile. Luckily the weather stayed warm because they weren't well prepared.

Lunch spot
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Back and showered and out for a curry tonight!!!

All looks wonderful! Curry is the icing on the cake!!
Judith ( I drove up HaggHill today first time ever!!! You know just how steep that hill is!)

 

[jumartoo]

All looks wonderful! Curry is the icing on the cake!!
Judith ( I drove up HaggHill today first time ever!!! You know just how steep that hill is!)

Hagg Hill know it well. Used to run up it when we ran with Steel City Strider's!!! Many years ago now though.

Presume your driving went well?

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[Anthea M]

Hagg Hill know it well. Used to run up it when we ran with Steel City Strider's!!! Many years ago now though.

Presume your driving went well?

Running up!! I had all In going up in 2 nd gear!!

 

[jumartoo]

Running up!! I had all In going up in 2 nd gear!!

Read again "used to" .

 

[Scout]

Looks like your having a great time, we did scarborough yesterday with kids and that did me in

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