Partially successful tile-bagging outing to Sheppey this morning. I tried to use @trickedem's route through the prison to Great Bells but after scaling the gate at the end of the road (ignoring the 'no unauthorised access' sign), I encountered a large flock* of cows with their calves blocking the way forward, and decided I'd rather not do anything to upset them (really didn't like the way they were looking at me). So I ended up going back along the main road (ugh!) and attempted to access Elmley from the other side, but couldn't find a way in - the official entrance is gated, and there were a couple of nice people on guard who told me very nicely that I couldn't cycle down that way because of birds nesting by the roadside.
I had intended to go up to Rushenden point to bag the tile there, but was losing heart by that point so didn't bother. Annoyingly, because I then cut the route short back to the car, I also completely forgot to bag the tile at Halfway. Bollocks.
It was a glorious morning, though, perfect conditions for a bike ride - slightly chilly but fine once I got moving. Most enjoyable. Apart from the bits on the main road.
https://www.strava.com/activities/5222547695This is what Sheppey looks like for me now - still some work to do:
Screenshot 2021-05-01 at 13.53.11 by
citoyen, on Flickr
Very frustrating that it's not possible to get through to Great Bells from Harty. There are plans to open a coastal path all the way round the island but the route for that section is still at the consultation stage.
Obligatory photies:
Danger UXB by
citoyen, on Flickr
Unusual garden ornament by
citoyen, on Flickr
Warden Point by
citoyen, on Flickr
Shellness by
citoyen, on Flickr
Between Leysdown and Shellness by
citoyen, on Flickr
Leysdown beach by
citoyen, on Flickr
Leysdown beach by
citoyen, on Flickr
*classic dad joke