Day 25 - Leeds to Coventry

It felt like we had been driving in circles after arriving in Coventry, only 50 kilometres from where we started our day yesterday. However, we have done almost 700 kilometres in the last two days.

Today’s drive was much nicer than yesterday's. After departing Leeds, we drove through the Peak District National Park, an area of 555 square miles and home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. One of the main attractions of the park is its stunning peaks, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Two highlights of this drive were Snake Pass and Winnats Pass.

After stopping to take some photos, I noticed that I had a screw in one of our types. This explained why the type was low in air when I checked the types earlier today. Fortunately, the tyre hadn't deflated, so we could still drive on it and diverted to Sheffield to get it fixed.

After a nice lunch in Ashbourne, we drove to Coventry in heavy rain, which cleared when we arrived. Coventry has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times when it was a settlement known as 'Cofa's Tree'.

During the Middle Ages, Coventry became an important centre for the cloth trade. It was also a significant religious centre, with many monasteries and churches being built in the city. In the 16th century, Coventry became a centre for the watchmaking industry. During the Second World War, Coventry suffered significant damage from German bombing raids. The city was rebuilt post-war, with many modernist buildings being constructed.Read more