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Buxton via Cambridge to Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. (4 day bike ride)
Mon 19 - Sat 24 Mar 2012

Sat 24 Mar 2012

Mon 19 Mar 2012

Tue 20 Mar 2012
Wed 21 Mar 2012

Thu 22 Mar 2012

Fri 23 Mar 2012

Sat 24 Mar 2012


Wide view of a cold and misty Ipswich railway station

My train was at 6am so I had to be up early and pack my tent away in the dark. The roads were dark and foggy as I set off for Ipswich and even with streetlights it was difficult finding my way. I took a wrong turn and there was nobody about to ask directions. I corrected it and  got to the station in plenty of time for the train to Ely, which arrived on time. I had a change over wait of about 50 minutes but the mist continued so there was nothing to see. The Liverpool train arrived which I would take as far as Manchester but I still couldn’t enjoy any views as the mist continued as far as Sheffield. I changed trains in Manchester and the travelling changed from tranquil to chaotic as the train was packed to over capacity.


My bike is secured on the train