We got up as usual, and had porridge for breakfast. This time we decided to be civilised and so ate it ouf bowls rather than straight out of the pan.

We set off at 9.30, and cycled to Wells – Britain’s smallest city apparently. I should have got a photo of the cathedral, but we didn’t go past it, so here is a picture that someone else took.

From there we cycled on to Bath, where we found a park and had lunch. We had a go on the swings and zip wire, and there are plenty of picures in the photo gallery.

After playing, we set off out of bath towards the Stroud on the A46.

Towards the end of the day Tom was complaining about his left knee hurting, so we had more stops than planned, and took it slowly, knowing we had plenty of time.

We arrived at our friends house at 5.30 where we were staying for the night, and Tom spent a while with an ice pack on his knee. After tea of spag bol we had showers and were also able to check our emails on the very slow dial up connection for the first time since we had set off. Thanks to all those who have sent me emails offering their support.

We looked at the route for the next few days, but between Manchester and Edinburgh the youth hostels are not well placed for 60 miles days.

Distance: 65.5 miles [14.6 mph average] (Cumulative: 215 miles)

Thanks to Heph and Will, who let us stay for the night, fed us, and did our washing for us.

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