Its a strong SW breeze blowing and its not behind us! We get to Hythe for the first BCQ and then head along an old military canal. This is very quiet and autumn is well on the way with a good carpet of leaves on the path.
The sun is trying to come out but never makes it. There is a kind of haze and some occasional blue skies. We have a brief stop for a snack and drink and adjust layers for the temp. It is cool but not too cold.
We are now crossing Romney Marsh which is a huge area to the north of Dungeness. We miss New Romney but
go through Old Romney to get to Lydd. It is 1145 and I would welcome a stop but feeling is to get to Rye for lunch as this is halfway. It pays off as we get a good lunch at the Quay Cafe.
In Lydd we spot this lovely old Ford Consul.
The next objective is Battle for another BCQ answer. It is 1645 and it is dark before we get to the Abbey built where the famous Battle in 1066 took place.
The traffic is really heavy and we find a quieter road to get back down to the coast at Bexhill
There are only 4 of uz now as David and Sally take the train to Eastbourne after lunch. We now pick up NCN Route 2 and scoot along a wee road next to the railway then its only 5 miles to the hostel on the far side of Eastbourne, up a long steep hill, to the top!
The days total is 70 miles, phew I am glad to get off the bike and a nice shower. David and Sally have done the meal, mushrooms in stilton, shepherds pie, baked rice pud. Mmm. We are more than ready for it.
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