I have been doing my research for the summer and mapped it out for you. Here are 9 beer festivals taking place over the next four months. The first is at the Northbrook Arms next weekend. Followed by the most distant one from New Alresford at the Hawkley Arms – 13 miles by bike. The Longest Day […]
Tichborne
The water level is gradually rising at the Ladycroft Ford, Alresford
The River Itchen is gradually rising. The fields between here and Cheriton are flooded. Its best to approach the Tichborne Arms from the Cheriton end of the Tichborne Road. At least 100m of the road is now below the level of the river at the Alresford end. Note the Tichborne Arms is open and cosy. […]
The ford has new ramps and some tarmac on the footpath
The ford now has concrete ramps on both sides. The path has been tarmaced and the footbridge repaired. Its looks looking great but its still deep. It does not look as if your average saloon or hatchback will make it through with today’s water level. Cyclists on National Cycle Route 23 will be able to […]
Something is happening down at the ford
Work has started on the rebuilding of the local Global Positioning Slug trap. Four wheel drives with high floor pans have been getting through. White vans and hatchbacks tend to get stuck on the entry cliffs or float for a while before sinking, as my little brother will testify. Will there be a cycle lane […]