Colliers Way Cycling Group’s extended ride this month was a circuit of the Somerset Levels, with a surprisingly high proportion of traffic-free paths.
The first such section left Wells towards Dulcote, passing Nine Waymarkers in the form of standing stones that contain a bronze arch supporting a bell. Each bell is a different note, creating an eight-mile long musical instrument.
The route then climbed a bridleway over the shoulder of Glastonbury Tor itself, before dropping down to Street for a refreshment break.
The return journey included traffic-free stretches along a willow walk and through the RSPB Reserve at Ham Wall. The final leg took the cyclists through Wookey, passing one of the longest fords in Britain.
Colliers Way Cycling Group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for leisure rides of 20 to 30 miles, usually starting from Radstock, and always heading to a café for refreshments mid-ride. New members are welcome, see:
www.collierswaycycling.co.uk for more details.