The Borderlands with John Bennett
Returning FulGaz contributor, John Bennett has been busy capturing some fun rides from the Welsh border.
John filmed these on bright, clear summer days and you can’t see a cloud in the sky. You’ll enjoy rolling hills, quiet villages and a few climbs to keep you on your toes.
Our recommendation from the collection this week is Stiperstones. It will take you on a journey through lush green hills studded with golden flowers and crosses back and forth on the England/Wales border. Don’t worry, you won’t need a passport. 😉
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OFFA'S DYKE
Offa’s Dyke is the legendary barrier built by an Anglo-Saxon King to keep out the Welsh! Now, it’s a popular area with outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the region for its scenery. Our ride takes us up onto the Kerry Ridgeway, an ancient drover’s route which crosses Offa’s Dyke before ending in Bishop’s Castle, a typically pretty Shropshire town renowned for its foodie and art scene. Watch out for that final dig though!
More InfoBORDERLANDS
The Welsh Marches have long been border country. This ride takes us from the heights of the Stiperstones ridge over typical border country before ending close to Offa’s Dyke, the ancient frontier between England and Wales.
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A short, easy ride between Bishop’s Castle in England and Montgomery in Wales, with views over the border country.
More InfoSTIPERSTONES
Rolling countryside characterises the Shropshire Hills. Take a journey through lush green hills studded with golden flowering gorse, repeatedly crossing the England/Wales border as you climb up to the Stiperstones ridge.
More InfoPOWIS CASTLE
Famous for being the home of the legendary Clive of India, Powis Castle is also world-renowned for its spectacular Italianate gardens. To get there, our ride takes us through rolling Welsh border country and pretty towns and villages.
More InfoABOUT JOHN
Hailing from the South West of England, close to Bath, 50-year-old John Bennett was keen to share his corner of the earth with the world via FulGaz after deciding that a few of his favourite rides were missing from the library. Hit the link below to find out more about this week’s contributor.
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