This time, last year we camped and swam near this lubricious spring fed quarry in north Cornwall.
Today we were stuck in the Midlands, so we headed west, had lunch in Hay on Wye. Then we walked around the old bookshops, quite a few have closed down since we were last there.
Well.. then we drove down through the Golden valley towards a swim at Backney common near Ross on Wye. The car park gates were locked, as were some of the access gates down to the river.
Lots of PRIVATE signs up and people out shooting in the surrounding fields.We met some locals, who told us that the common has been sold.
We drove around a bit, looking for paths down to the Wye. We could see it! flowing alongside the fenced off fields.
Even more signs saying ACCESS TO FISHERIES ONLY!..
So I am ashamed to admit that we gave up and drove home. Ended up having a dip in our big paddler in the garden.
I did tear a few of the private signs down, low level anarchy stuff..
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