Sunday 10 July 2011

Day 3 - Okehampton to Exford 95kms

Lost on our way to Exford !

Despite threatening conditions some good speed roads helped us kick off the day with easy mileage. We were slowed down by the surface of the scenic Tarka trail that more resembled a mud trail than a rail trail thankfully it turned to bitumen allowing us to take in the magic countryside and river scenery heading into chaotic Barnstable.

Kev was relieved of his temp navigation duties when walking straight past our turning pt a massive roundabout "what roundabout" said Kev.

More climbing took us into Exmoor where a serious navigational error saw us take a 15km detour and ride walk a couple of 20+ % roads.

We finally arrived at the quaint town of Exford looking (mud splattered) like cave men and really hanging out for a rest day after 2 days of pretty serious climbing !




detour

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