The roads themselves are narrow and beautifully twisty but as maintenance of them tends to be a low priority, surfaces can be rough in places with grooves and potholes so care is always needed, particularly on bends and when approaching junctions. Speeds were low of course and I rarely exceeded 50mph (the road limit is 60mph outside of villages) but that is fast enough for this little scooter and gives the rider the opportunity to actually see the countryside!

A view near Trimdon, not far from home

Straight and narrow, near Fishburn

Sedgefield village green, where some years ago President Bush had a meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair

Sedgefield Church entrance and War Memorial

A quiet lane near Bishopton

The pretty village of Bishopton - an old chap passed by on a bicycle and shouted "is that a Lambretta mate!"

Verdant countryside near Thorpe Thewles

A wind farm near home