24 April 2024
Pasty lunch in Wadebridge
I set off a bit late so missed the high tide ferry from Rock to Padstow having parked the car on the Rock side. This meant pushing the bike across half a mile of soft estuarine sand to the ferry low tide boarding point. No rain forecast but it came anyway. Soon through Padstow on to the Camel Trail which follows the river for about 20 miles, but today the 40 minute ride to Wadebridge was enough. After Tuesday’s hard trek I needed an easy mark.
The wind was against me in both directions, which seems a bit unfair, and still quite cold for the time of year. nevertheless there is a profusion of wild flowers and every piece of grass is scattered with primroses or daisies. This orchid was standing tall beside the trail along a disused railway track by the river.
On the way back the sun came out. Still cold but good enough for an hour of sunbathing (Cornish style!)
More photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/q16CdKeMqwoXnWwA9