Day 9 - Return to Tiverton

Today took us from Melverley (the 'Most motivated village 1991'), via Tarporley (the 'Best kept village' for most of the '90s), ending at Frodsham (the 'Best kept large village 2002'). We think the award of awards should go to Tarporley, because the manager of the tea shop told us "There's never any trouble here."

After seeing one of the seven wonders of the hedge world yesterday, today we saw the ultimate in garden ornaments - a huge elephant bearing a castle on its back.


Shortly afterwards faith in Fiona's 'blue line' method of GPS navigation was shaken as we found ourselves in Tiverton.


Despite crossing the Welsh/English border several times, at no point were we welcomed to Wales, so Louise still hasn't got her photo.

The day was rounded off relaxing in the spa at our Holiday Inn.  Looking forward to cycling with Arthur, Amanda's dad, tomorrow.

Planned miles: 54.9
Actual miles: 56
Total miles: 430.2
Punctures: 0

Steve's helmet humidity index: 30%