This has been another superb ride – backroads at first, and then the F17 coast road that I’ll follow from now on. This was the view from the campsite last night.

My first stop this morning came after just 8 miles so, even after food shopping, I had to wait for the cafe to open at 9.00. There are so few that I can’t just ignore them, even if it was a bit early for second breakfast.

Loads more stunning scenery, and then a mid morning lunch.

The geography is so confusing that I am glad of the garmin for reassurance that I am still going the right way, despite the fact that there are no junctions. Or are there ? This is about as complex as it gets. I managed to get the right one.

When I joined the main road I was surprised to find it is still very quiet, with big gaps in the traffic. The dominant sound of the trip so far is birdsong. Never seen or heard so many. After the longest continuous climb so far the road came down to run along the shoreline – with stunning views. This is what I came for!

Just before the ferry there was a beautiful church in Holm – a place with just 2 farms.

I took my third ferry of the trip and knocked off early, just after 2pm in a campsite right beside the ferry dock. It’s been great, but I must admit that my legs need a good rest! So kick back and watch the tdf. Rain on the way tomorrow.