A series of Sustrans routes including NCN 410, 334, 26 and finally 41 brought us to our last river crossing over the Avon.
Fortunately there has been substantial strengthening of the bridge so we had no concerns about overloading this structure and a sculpture titled Stronghold by Pat Daw was commissioned to commemorate this reinforcement back in 2001.
Once across the Avon we were on our final route- the number 41 and crossing into Gloucestershire gave us a feeling of home.
The tracks cleverly wind their way along the Severn through power stations, chemical works and around a huge holding park for Toyota cars.
Once we waved goodbye to the two Severn bridges, we were into the rural estuary and no tea shops until we had completed about 50km to Berkley. With the familiar Berkley Tea Roon closed on a Tuesday we were relieved by another cafe.
On to the Gloucester-Sharpness canal at Slimbridge, such a familiar stretch of water too, I am not sure how many times I have canoed along here.
Frampton boasts the longest village green in Britain and it is certainly well used, as we approached the Bell Inn for our last night, there was a cluster of caravans and lorries all ready to set up the fair on Friday- we were rather relieved that we had made it here three days earlier than planned.
Figures:
Distance:- 69.6 km
Cycle Time:- 4 hours 43 minutes
Average speed:- 14.7 kph
Total Distance:- 6426 km
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