Bodmin to Tiverton

MThe departure from Bodmin,after a hearty breakfast, was up a steep hill and on to the A30   The main road going through the west country.  Frightening with lorries thundering past in addition to  a strong headwind.  The morning session took me through Launceston where  a morning break of hot chocolate and a donut and then on to Okehampton  after forty miles for lunch. Off the A30 at last and on a quiet road towards Crediton.   Arrived at my destination at 15.00. Too early to stop.  I enjoyed a lovely chocolate drink and a cake at Ashton's Coffee Lounge. Not the way a true athlete should recover but never mind.  When I came to pay they refused to take anything and asked me to donate the amount to the Shirley's Big C Appeal.   So generous.  If on your travels you happen to find yourself in Crediton then try the Ashton's Coffee Lounge.  being too early I decided to push on to Tiverton.  The road to this one horse town is up and down like no other.  It caused a considerable amount of chaffing on my backside which had to be dealt with later with the Zinc and Castor Cream, for nappy rash and other ailments such  as mine. Usually works like a dream. Arrived in Tiverton at at 17.00 with another 73 miles under my belt, despite wind conditions.    Tiverton sounds like it should be an interesting place.  Avoid it please. It has very little to draw you back for a second visit.  I ended up in the Bridge Inn Guest House.    It was like going into a time warp.   Comfortable and that is enough though. Looked for a pleasant restaurant in the town.  There isn't one!    I ended up in a small Thai restaurant just over the bridge from the Hotel having scoured the centre of the town. It was at this stage that I regretted moving on from Crediton.  Thank the Lord that it is Tiverton for one night.  Good to hear from John R and Richard N. feels less like being on your own.  Thanks for reading.   Weather looks pretty gloomy for tomorrow.  Frome is the target destination.