Modern Vespa

Another beautiful, sunny day with temperatures of 20c (68f), which for N.E England is pretty hot, so off on the LML for another local ride. Wearing my leathers rather than textiles, as they feel a little cooler. An essential bottle of water in the glovebox.
So, from Trimdon I take the country lanes to Sedgefield, then Bishopton (one of my favourite local villages) and the small, quiet settlements of Redmarshall, Stillington, Carlton, Thorpe Leazes and Thorpe Thewles.
Hardly any traffic around except for a few farmer's tractors, a couple of bicycle pelotons, and some equestrians. Two and a half hours and perhaps around fifty fun miles.


Coal Mining remembrance at Trimdon Station

A quiet, narrow lane near Sedgefield

A country road on the approaches to Bishopton

Bishopton village green and war memorial

Bishopton village bus stop and free book store!

Help yourself to a good read whilst you wait for the village bus!

Vintage road signs on the village green

A narrow lane near Thorpe Leazes

Happy Wanderer,

Thanks for sharing the English Countryside. Keep the photos and your adventures coming.

Bob Copeland

Thanks Bob! My next trip will probably be a short run down to the coast...meanwhile here are a few more pictures from Tuesday's trip.


Very bright sunshine on a quiet lane

Another traffic-free country road

Bishopton village green

The Talbot Inn at Bishopton

Parked near the village of Stillington

A peaceful country lane