Slow Ways

Slow Ways Route – Shiyor one

Today began by walking through the centre of the city in the early morning to pick up my Slow Way at the Railway Station

I was drawn back to the reason I was walking by this banner on a wall

I was soon walking beside the river just enjoying how beautiful it was

The route took me away from the river for a short stretch.

Then it was back beside the river again, this time on a high embankment. I was conscious of the East Coast Main Line in thebackground as I walked.

I followed the joint cycle path away from the river through some woodland only to check my map and discover I had missed a turning. I retraced my steps anf found the right path and then discovered it was closed for repairs so I retraced my steps again to where I had turned back before. If you can follow that.

I had a bit of road walking to do through the village of Overton, and on towards the East Coast Mainline and my hotel for the night. I did notice some hills in the distance which was a novelty on this walk.

The railway carriages are the bedrooms. It was a themed hotel right beside the busy railway line. I went in and had a beer and chatted to the man behind the bar. He was impressed by what I was doing and gave me a pint on the house.

I returned jlater that evening and had some authentic Greek foood which was superb. I was getting