Starting off today on a ride fairly early to try and avoid the worst of the heat. However, as it turned out, not early enough!
After negotiating the town roads I arrived at Titmus lake (main picture). This was followed by Silt lake a short time later.
Then off into the forests. My original destination was Ardingly Reservoir but i didn't make it that far due to the heat. I thought it best to circle back before it got too hot!
We are having a short heatwave here in England, around 30°C. This is usually accompanied by high humidity as well which makes it quite uncomfortable.
I battled on for a while. My route was very hard going with many hills which my altitude graph shows.
It's been a few years since I ventured out this way. I was surprised and pleased to see some repairs which had been done to a raised platform walkway over a marsh. A nice touch, as I remember this being broken in places.
Another interesting feature which has disappeared, is a dangerous stone bridge across a stream. Now just an embankment where the bridge was. I was hoping to find a picture of the old bridge but it was quite a few years ago now, unfortunately.
I was by now getting drained by the heat so after a long rest I decided to head back, via a different route.
A good ride of about 17 miles. Plenty to keep the fitness going 💪.
I can hardly watch for the next one! I must get to Ardingly Reservoir next time.
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