Day 6: Thursday 27th July - Ludlow to Whitchurch

Fifty miles on a 'rest' day, saw us clock up some good average speeds on the A49. The three of us 'drafting' bumper to bumper at around 25mph, with huge trucks thundering past was quite exhilarating.. A welcome pitstop in Dorrington saw us load up with bananas and good fresh Shropshire water. The latter was welcome after the BnB owner had 'kindly' allowed us to fill up our bottles from a rather grimy looking outdoor tap. He was a sad old brummy fella, announcing to us that his wife had left him for a Dutch guest only seconds after we had arrived. Judging by the decor and furnishings this was some ten years previously, oh and he might want to do something about the strong smell of dog piss in the back garden. Thanks to Andy, Anna, Will and Savanah, also thanks to Mari, Daniel and Grandma Muench. The easy day ended in picturesque Whitchurch, and another slightly odd BnB proprietor who bore an uncanny resemblance to last night's one. Hamish's Aunt and Uncle, Rosie and Roger took us for a pint and joined us for an Italian. The most notable thing about this BnB apart from thin nylon sheets, was according to one guest, the lovely car park...

Hamish's Aunt and Uncle outside the BnB.