Up that Bleadon Hill again 14

Need to go out for at least a ten mile ride to get to the 100+ total mileage for the week.  Only need about 11 so can go for the shorter option and add some hills into the ingredient.  Bleadon, sitting on the side of the Mendip Hills always has plenty to offer in that department so checking out the forecast and seeing big daisies prominent all morning went out around 1030. 

Across the Levels

Climbing Bleadon Hill from either direction is quite a personal challenge, not too bad on the much lowered gear mountain bike, but more difficult on the road bike.  Studying the local Ordnance Survey map before leaving, it was apparent that there was an alternative way around the steepest part of the climb through some side roads on the estate.  It was longer but not so steep but what was not obvious from the OS map that the last 200 yards back onto the main Bleadon Hill road was one way; not mine!  Looking at the ominous No Entry signs, and taking the absence of traffic into account, risked going along it the wrong way.  I did check where the nearest Police Patrol was and as it was 183 miles away thought the risk was worth it.  Stopping near the top of the hill, took this photo looking south towards North Devon,  Brent Knoll on the extreme left of the picture.

Canada Combe

Combe being 'a short valley or hollow in a hillside' this one runs down the north slope of the Mendips just south of Weston.  Fine going down it but must confess, have been unable to ride all the way up without stopping because of a nasty little kick in the middle of it. Looking very autumnal at the moment.

14 miles ridden today taking the weeks total to 102 miles.  Job done.