This weekend we had our first clear and cold autumn day (as opposed to cold and wet!) here in southern England. Riding narrow lanes through beautiful and ancient countryside was a real treat. We live on the edge of chalk Downs in the Berkshire/Wiltshire/Hampshire borders, and so get plenty of 300-400ft climbs and descents, between deep valleys or combes and the open grassland Downs.
View from ancient ridge track on Shute causeway with even more ancient Trek!
Autumn colours.
Typical escarpment edge of the downlands, with ancient earthworks visible.
Narrow lanes and not too many cars on a Sunday morning...
... and dry enough not to be too slippery on those leaves.
Nice fire in the pub!
Back home past horses...
... farmyard fowl...
... and goats!
Last few miles along the Kennet and Avon canal.
View from ancient ridge track on Shute causeway with even more ancient Trek!
Autumn colours.
Typical escarpment edge of the downlands, with ancient earthworks visible.
Narrow lanes and not too many cars on a Sunday morning...
... and dry enough not to be too slippery on those leaves.
Nice fire in the pub!
Back home past horses...
... farmyard fowl...
... and goats!
Last few miles along the Kennet and Avon canal.