Ledbury

What has Thomas (GPS) done to us this afternoon! We have been led a merry dance in arriving at our overnight. But what a stunning finale - a magnificent view overlooking Cheltenham and the Welsh Mountains in the background. The Cleeve Hills and this stunning panorama was what we have to put up with.

Over looking Cheltenham

The day started with a very overcast sky and light rain. After breakfast we headed for Ledbury, the market town nestled in the slopes of the Malvern Hills. The weekly cattle markets have just ended after 900 years, with general markets held twice a week. Famous for its 'black and white' buildings with the Market House and the cobbled lane leading to St Michael's Church being unchanged since Tudor times. We took a tour of a number if old buildings with the explanation of  the discovery of the Tudor wall paintings in the Butchers House being a highlight.

Ledbury

Market House Ledbury

After a few more shops and a little more wandering it was getting past lunch time. Decision made to mosey on down to Ross-on-Wye for lunch. Found a loveley parking place by the river, had lunch, relax for an hour or so and then explored this old market town as well. Timber frame house were loosing some of their appeal at this stage - but still very quaint.

Ross-on-Wye (not my picture!)

This brought us to not-such-a-highlight by Thomas- but it all ended well. A lovely feed of salmon, a couple of vinos and a vista to die for - life is good!