Chepstow

We left the centre of Monmouth and meandered through the streets with the large red sandstone building of Monmouth school. We crossed over the Wye (second time) and rolled along beside it into Redbrook. This was a lovely road with wild garlic festooning the road side with a lovely scent. With blue bell woods above them.

We crossed over the Wye (#3) at Bigsweir bridge and rose to appear out of woods and drop into Llandogo. The views were wonderful.

Another rise and fall and we arrived into Tintern for a group photo by the Abbey. All saying we must return to visit. Both support cars passed us here and we started to climb. Although the gradient of 3-5% was ok, the climb wound up the hill for about 3miles. We were grateful to create the hill, drop into Chepstow passed the 3rd racecourse so far and be welcomed at the Two Rivers hotel.

We had a lovely evening meal serenaded by a local saxophonist and an early bed to recover for the final day.Leia mais