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So where were we ? My next destination was Perry's cider Mill , it's not a cider that I've tasted before and they have a cafe , museum and shop So after a very brief run on the horrible A303 dual-carriageway I made my way on roads like this........... and in the village on Dowlish Wake I came across a gorgeous little bridge over the ford............. Just around the corner was the Cider mill...................... Unfortunately the museum and the cafe weren't open (bloody covid) but you were free to wander around the courtyard and have a nosey........... Luckily the shop was open so I bought as much as I could fit in my box............. and then I took a similar route back home but up through Charterhouse rather than Cheddar gorge as it would have been heaving by now I stopped once more for a coffee from my flask overlooking Chew Valley lake from the Mendip hills................. I don't know who this twat was but he'd been following me about all day in the sunshine...............

Thank you Ian, I love you too

If you look just north of Deerleap carpark on the opposite side of the road is Dursdon Drove, one of my favourite trails. That would be a good one to take your Himalayan along Deerleap car park used to be one of my fag stops when I smoked .

I'll admit that was fecked after that walk , I'll finish the rest of the report tomorrow as I'm knackered now.

So now I moved on to the original destination. I had scoped it out on google earth and the easiest way in was to ride a short distance up a bridleway, I was ready for a fight if I got any moaners but it was ok so I parked here........... and now for the assault on the hill. First I had to walk across this field............. and the view back to the bike.................. Then it was up here and here and here until I got to the top, this really gave me a workout............... Eventually I got to the top and the tower. There were stunning views from the top but ultimately it was dissapointing as the entrance was boarded up I made my way back down by a different route after sorting out my leg. It's obvious that there must have been a castle or something here in the past as you can clearly see a moat............. and the Motte.............

A bit further down the road is Muchelney Abbey, for some parts of the year when the Somerset levels flood it looks like this, cut off from the rest of the locality............ Today it was much better, the Abbey....................... and the modern church................

So with a free pass out for good friday I was keen for a ride as I am required for other duties the rest of easter. I had a look at my Wild Guide book (cheers @yen_powell) and found a 'tower' down in Somerset so that was the destination. So away by 08.30 and down through Cheddar Gorge before the hordes arrive, the goats seem to get more and more each year............. Sorry about the fuzzy photos, I must be getting shaky. Anyway, across the moors to Wedmore and Westhay and then up through Shapwick. Hang on a second !! what the feck is that in that field............... Yep, a skeleton's head. I presume it's it's a leftover from the carnival season. What say you @Slowlycatchymonkey ? Stopped for a shot of St Mary's church in Huish Episcopi.................

You can put that on your beans on toast to replace the cheese

I see they've put a bigger sign up now, not so easy to pinch anymore

I see your rapeseed shot and raise it with a proper bike

Happy Birthday Scooter Enfield boy

Oh yes !! Just in time for easter my Spanish cheese has arrived.

I love the look of them but I suspect that I wouldn't enjoy the ride. (incase anyone wonders , I'm talking about the Enfields, NOT @Slowlycatchymonkey)

Great shots Terry, that's a good circuit you've done today

I've seen better pub bands

and a barge

You've got to wonder who lived there before, it overlooks the school and there's a wank tube on the side cabinet

Been out in the garage this morning prepping the Tenere for the new owner. Montana 600 mount fitted and rear wheel removed ready to fit new tyre in work. I also put my number plate on a retention this morning so I've got to get a plate for the new reg.

Little green men are welcomed by the BBC

wot Tym said......... wot say you Bruce

Nice one Michelle, can’t wait to see the rest of your journey