We leave Black Knowl in the morning after a hectic time here. We’ve packed a lot into the trip since the last posting from Brownsea Island.

Last weekend, the Cuckoo Inn at Hamptworth hosted one of their beer festivals. The Cuckoo Inn is a long cycle ride from Black Knowl but it’s worthy of a visit with or without a beer festival. Friday nights are always popular, with the visiting Fish n Chip van aka Tony’s frying machine.

Friday afternoon was wet at times but the weather improved significantly over the weekend.

Saturday we had a lazy day at the campsite, a hot sunny day and an afternoon BBQ with our friends Chris and Alison.

Sunday we cycled to the Sir Walter Tyrell for a Sunday roast. The food here is excellent and on this particular Sunday there was a band playing from 4pm.

Monday we walked a circular route around the deer sanctuary.

Tuesday we spent in Lymington, first a walk into Brockenhurst and then the train to Lymington. It was our wedding anniversary and in the evening, back at Brockenhurst, we enjoyed a fab pizza at Enzees.

Tomorrow we head back to East Devon.