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Charity Cycle Challenge in North Norfolk, 11–12 June 2011

Map showing the location of Wells next the Sea

After two very successful sponsored cycle rides around the Isle of Wight and the Solent, we went to a different part of the UK for this event.

The 100 km route took in picturesque North Norfolk villages and stunning scenery. The route was varied and interesting but, of particular interest for the less regular cyclists, was predominantly flat!

The fastest completed the route in about 6 hours and the last people returned to the hostel after about 10 hours.

Our base for the weekend was the Youth Hostel at Wells next the Sea. Originally housing the village’s church rooms, it is now a comfortable, well furnished hostel with good communal areas.

Participants in the 2011 bike ride outside Wells next the Sea Youth Hostel

Participants in the 2011 bike ride outside Wells next the Sea Youth Hostel

Wells next the Sea harbour

The harbour at Wells next the Sea.

Wells next the Sea youth hostel

Youth Hostel.

Boats at low water

Low water at Wells.

aerial view of Portsmouth

The Trust's main sponsorship event of 2008 was a 56 mile cycle challenge around the Solent. Click here to read the report.

satellite photo of Isle of Wight

The Trust's main sponsorship event of 2007 was a cycle challenge around the Isle or Wight. Click here to read the newsletter.

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