Lulworth to Bridport

Monday October 29, 2018, 38 miles (61 km) - Total so far: 7,412 miles

(11,928 km)

We both slept extremely well in our dorm rooms, with just one quiet companion each. The hostel can't even have been half full. Quite the contrast to the others we've stayed in - no complaints though, obviously! We cooked up a feast for breakfast (eggy bread AND a full portion of porridge), and got ready slowly so as not to arrive at our warmshowers too early!

Once on our way we headed straight UP once again. We quite wanted to pop to Durdle Door, but couldn't quite face a return trip down and then UP, so decided to save it for another time. It was freezing cold, but another perfect day with amazing views across beautiful Dorset. It mostly undulated, with one decent climb up to Hardy's monument. Looking on Strava, it doesn't seem too bad on paper so maybe we're just tired!! Overall it was a great ride, so do follow our route if you don't mind a few hills :)

https://www.strava.com/activities/1934226924

We eventually made it to Bridport and located Waitrose for wine-buying purposes. It was still quite early, so we then took a short detour down to West Bay. It was absolutely stunning in the evening light. Still freezing though, so we headed back into town to find our host.

We are staying with Malcolm, who hosts countless cyclists each year. He has spoilt us rotten with a delicious roast veg pasta bake and apple 'grasmere' (a bit like crumble). AND Tilly the greyhound accepted my cuddles!

It's only just gone 8pm and my eyes are closing already. One day to go....!!!!!