Getting out of Wisbech was worse than leaving Boston, we completed a 5 km loop without making any progress and it was raining! When we finally did escape we progressed in to Norfolk through the last of the flat land- Sue was suprised to find the route hilly as she had been looking forward to 'flat' Norfolk.
We arrived in King's Lynn via one of the world's largest newsprint paper factorys, the German built plant produces 2000 metres of paper per minute from 100% recycled paper. The historic centre has been preserved well, in about 1220 the Great Ouse was redirected by flood and human hand to King's Lynn (then called Bishop's Lynn) and it is now one of the fastest growing ports. Marriot's Warehouse restaurant was a good place for lunch.
Arriving in Sandringham, we experienced the need for lower gears for a few inclines and enjoyed our first freewheeling for some days. We paid a visit to Royal frequented St Mary Magdalene church with its sumptuous internal decoration and silver pulpit.
We had a warm welcome from Maureen and Alex at Pencob B&B with tea on the lawn in their lovely garden.
We walked 2km to the Rose and Crown in Snettisham for an up-market pub meal (2015 pub of the year). Snettisham is famed for its golden torc (neck ring) and several hordes have been found dating from 75 BC.
Figures:
Distance:- 55.9 km
Cycle Time:- 3 hours 36 minutes
Average speed:- 15.4 kph
Total Distance:- 4489 km
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