Oxford to Llandovery

The Met Office delivered on its promised forecast! This ensured we rocked & rolled our way though the Cotswolds. While very unbecoming, we have found golfing waterproofs are not only comfortable, but also offer the best protection against driving rain, as well as providing an additional thermal layer.

We didn't deviate far from the A40 because it offered the most direct route from Oxford to Llandovery in Wales. We marvelled at the scenery from the hilltops to the horizon where nature's tapestry of fields, wooded tracts, rivers, farms, hamlets, villages & towns met grey skies.

We were turned away from the ruins of a Roman villa in the village of Great Witcombe because the attraction was closed. However, we did happen upon the Cotswold Escarpment & the ruins of a two & a half thousand year old Roman wall. I could barely hold my footing against the gusting wind let alone steady my camera.

In Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, the old streets radiated from the central market square. Seventeenth century red sandstone cottages added a warmth to what was a cold, wet bleak afternoon. Finding a vantage point to photograph the sixteenth century Wilton Bridge proved challenging, but perseverance  paid dividends. After several bridge crossings we trespassed, stole a photo & left!

Determined to recoup some of his ₤82 annual British Heritage Pass, Phil went in search of the ruins of the twelfth century Godrich Castle, which stands on a sweep of the River Wye. The river defines the England / Wales border.
 


We have arrived Llandovery, Wales. Welsh lesson #1: Ll is pronounced Cl, hence Llandovery is pronounced Clandovery.

My homework!