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Thanks for the suggestions, I'll mark 'em on the map.
But yeah I wouldn't ride the route if it has been rainy. Best time to ride I think would be September hopefully after a dry summer.
That's not when we have bank holidays though unfortunately. I'm less interested in the route and more interested in getting away from any royal shit (ironically by riding a route named after a fucking king). I guess we could do something else like the Rebellion Way in Norfolk but that could be equally sloppy.
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Second city divide is nicely isolated from most civilisation for a good while. Don't have to do the whole lot - train to Glasgow and see how far you get in 3 days?
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West Kernow Way is amazing if you can get out there. Recommend it over kaw. Night train to Penzance so minimal holiday usage.
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I did the Holt to Norwich section of the Rebellion Way today and the Norwich to Thetford section a few weeks ago. Minimal slop. The 'worst' but was woods near sheringham but it wouldn't be anything to worry you if you're were riding larger tyres (I was on 28cm duranos and that was fine if a bit slow).
I haven't done the western bits yet but I'd guess the bit that includes Peddars Way is likely to be the most the place for slop (but it is includes a lot of breckland where the soil is sandy & free draining).
Brain-Stew
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The inn with the well, Marlborough had nice pizza.
Rose and crown freehouse likewise
The Shoe Inn nice and bougie lunch stop
The Beech Cafe at the sustainability centre was pleasant too.
Upper Parsonage farm was a nice camp site.
Workhouse Coffee in Reading
Barista Lounge in Farnham had nice bagels to pack out.
But yeah I wouldn't ride the route if it has been rainy. Best time to ride I think would be September hopefully after a dry summer.