Gorgeous spring weather today, and usually a Saturday Breeze Ride. Led by Carole, with Stephanie, Jill, Susie and also Alison for part of the route. as far as Dinton Pastures.
Route Map
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Most of us have done this ride a few times now, but its always a pleasant ride. Lots of other bikes out today being Saturday, and as we started our" official ride" at Dinton Pastures, a Skyride was also starting off for a trip to Benson!
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| As we line up to leave Dinton, the Sky riders are off in front,...never saw them again. |
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| heading along the peace and quiet of Dunt Avenue. |
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| a pretty cottage as we turn into Broadcommon Lane |
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Broadcommon lane meets The Staight Mile, and at my 14 mile point, we pass the entrance to Haines Hill House,
built around 1630, and owned by the Godsal family. More info in Haines Hill's historyhere. Haines Hill |
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A mile further on, and we arrive at The Duck Pond in Hurst
where some riders are also enjoying the sunshine. |
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We regrouup at the top of the rise Castle Hill, and ahead are the Grade II listed
Almshouses built in 1664 |
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| Hurst Parish Church just opposite the Alms Houses has some parts dated to 13th and 14th century. |
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| At around 16 miles, we turn into Lines Road |
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| Egyptian Gees just over the hedge on Lines Road |
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Finally, tea stop at Dinton Pastures, where plenty of others were enjoying the first
real spring like day. |
