I am now safely lodged in hotel near Plymouth which will allow me a lazy morning and the opportunity to see a bit of the town before I board the ferry to Santander tomorrow.
I chose to come down a day early so that I could enjoy a leisurely day riding the back roads through countryside unfamiliar to me. It was a good decision as the roads were excellent. With splendid views, little or no traffic and for the most part in good condition.
Bypassing Southampton and later Exeter did involve a bit of motorway and a search for petrol got me a little concerned after the satnav had taken me to three stations that were closed (for good I think). However, overall, it was a great ride although I was almost eight hours in the saddle, so it was a long day for me.
I am hoping the bed is more comfortable than it looks as I definitely look forward to a good night's sleep!
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