Distance: 7.0 miles
Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Weather: Hot and sunny
Cumulative distance: 756.9 miles
A leisurely Sunday stroll and an afternoon relaxing in the pool.
After an unhurried breakfast, which included the journey's first egg and bacon sandwich, we prepared for a walk which would help me to reduce tomorrow's mileage. I was fortunate to have company again, with Chris, Wendy, their two charming teenage daughters Lindsay and Rachel, and dogs Molly and Dixie all joining in today.
The early clouds soon dissipated and the temperature quickly matched the highs of recent days, but with only a light daysack to carry, the heat was not as draining. We walked along bridleways and footpaths, weaving our way between the rhynes. At one stage we were confronted by a herd of cows, but we managed to distract them, much to the relief of the girls.
We ended our Sunday stroll at a pub, where welcoming refreshments were taken. Chris had earlier left his car there, so was able to drive us home for a late lunch.
I then enjoyed my entire journey's most relaxing period, spending several hours in the heated swimming pool, soaking up the sun's rays and tracking England's humiliation of Australia in the 2nd Test. Unfortunately, I had to remind myself that this was only a temporary nirvana and that there are still nearly two hundred miles between here and Land's End.
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