Gallery
Mark Burnard contemplates the tranquillity of Sognefjord at Balestrand. Looking over Dragsvik towards the branch leading to Fjaerland.
Our express catamaran, MS Sognekongen, pulls in at Balestrand to whisk us to Bergen.
On deck as we race along Sognefjord towards the open sea on a grey morning.
Arriving in Bergen after a fast run down Sognefjord and round the coast.
Our huge Norway Line ferry departs Bergen for the twenty‑hour crossing to Newcastle.
Looking back to Bergen from the Norway Line ferry as we depart.
Sunset over the North Sea as we clear Bergen’s islands, bound for Stavanger and home.
The Twydell family lunching near Moreleigh or Woodleigh, perched on rocks inside a field gate, rolling fields beyond.
Lunch near Moreleigh or Woodleigh: perched on gate-side rocks. Ken proffers a peeled banana; Julie’s face says ‘no’ to the smell.
Ken Twydell and Ben Hobday swap roles at Avon Mill café: Ben on the bike; Ken on the Rann trailer, feet on the ground.
Evening walkers on the coast path from Salcombe Youth Hostel at the estuary viewpoint, perched on the trig point stone near Sharp Tor. L to R: Peter Riggs, Mark Hedges, Steven Hills, Paul H-W, Roger Johnson, Martin Rushworth, Shane Powell, Martin Hills, Ian Luke.
Ken’s family leaving Salcombe Youth Hostel car park: Karina on Ken’s Rann trailer, Ben on Julie’s, Roxanne on her own bike in the middle.
Ken’s family leaving Salcombe Youth Hostel car park: Karina on Ken’s Rann trailer, Ben on Julie’s, Roxanne on her own bike in the middle.
David and Philip Robinson enjoying lunch on Ugborough Beacon.
Simon Paull and Martin Rushworth on Ugborough Beacon, South Devon spread out below.
At the clapper bridge over the Avon behind Avon Dam: some across already, others hopping big stones.
Double exposure while crossing the Avon behind Avon Dam.
Video clip on YouTube of the day's events
Sun glare up to its tricks on the Aveton Gifford tidal road.
Taking the tidal road near Aveton Gifford.
Youngsters 'testing' the equipment at Trusham playpark.
Luke Kudliskis, Martin Luke, Alan Skinner and Marcus Kudliskis at Trusham playpark.
Video interviews from this evening's social
The group at Canonteign Falls after finding the café shut.