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Day 20 (Gordano to Oldbury-on-Severn (a day of three bridges)

 

Day 20 started off a bit drizzly but the sun (and wind!) soon appeared.

We parked at Gordano and I walked for a mile or so with Garry towards the Avonmouth Bridge. I retraced my steps back to the car as Garry continued. By the time I got back to the car, Garry had reached the other side and was in South Gloucestershire (our 4th county).





On my way back to the car I spotted a bug hotel.


Garry continued walking on the Severn Way, over a railway line, passed a heavy industrialised area towards the Second Severn Crossing (Prince of Wales bridge).

The Second Severn Crossing.



Whilst Garry was walking along the Severn way, I drove to Oldbury-on-Severn, where I had arranged to meet my friend, Ali, from 'baby group days', 25 years ago!


Me and Ali set off walking along the Severn Way to meet Garry. You can see it was rather windy the way that we were heading! After negotiating a flock of sheep and a couple of herds of cows (2 lively looking cows very interested in Alfie) and walking almost 3 miles, Ali and I turned around to walk back. We had expected to meet Garry along the ridge. However, the Severn Way didn't go directly under the old Severn Bridge where he expected it too, so he was directed and accompanied by Stuart, a kind man passing by, to a more suitable way to pass on a footbridge near the the bridge. Thank you Stuart.


Marie and Ali waited at the Anchor Inn for Garry who arrived a short while later. A welcome drink for us all!




Just under 17 miles for Garry today and just over 8 miles for me.
Thanks Ali for walking today, it was great to catch up!

Now, where's that krispy kreme donut from Gordano services.......



Comments

  1. Jacqui25 May 2025 at 14:02

    Wow! Almost 17 miles and 8 miles is amazing for you both 👏🏻 totally deserve the Krispy Kreme xxx

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    1. Marie and Garry25 May 2025 at 14:05

      And another 12 planned for tomorrow. Sadly we won't be anywhere near a Krispy Kreme seller!

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