Sand Bay, Puxton and Banwell circuit. 22

Having reached over the 100 target yesterday there was no need to go out today.  Having said that, will not be out Tuesday or Wednesday and the forecast for tomorrow is heavy rain all day, so on a sunny afternoon like today, it's out and about.  Not too far mind, just Sand Bay and a circuit back to Weston via Banwell.

Traction Engine

Handy gone half a mile and saw this steam engine parked outside the Tropican on the prom.  It was painted and marked up in War Department insignia so presume it is a relic from the first world war.  It was all fired up, chuffing away and certainly caught the eye of a young passer by.

Birnbeck Pier

A bit further on, stopped to have a look at Birnbeck Pier, an old Victorian pier that is sadly falling apart. The owners have done nothing to it since buying it some years ago.  A shame because as the only pier in the country to connect with a small island it has such great potential.

The recent Storm Eleanor caused more damage to the jetty that sticks out to the right.  The section that adjoins the island collapsed putting another nail in the pier's coffin.

A good spin out today.  The 22 miles made the total for the week 142.  That is miles in the bank for sure.