Day 7 - Aldbury to Ivinghoe Beacon

After waking to driving rain, we were convinced that the last four miles of our epic journey would be decidedly uncomfortable. Fortunately, a prolongued breakfast meant that we set out in relatively dry and bright (although still rather windy) conditions.
Tempting glimpses of the Beacon all morning spurred us on, until a final steep climb brought us to the long-awaited finale - the end of The Ridgeway.
Day Seven. Aldbury to Ivinghoe Beacon. 4 miles.
Our final B&B - The Greyhound Inn, Aldbury
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Nice properties in Aldbury !
... and a very pleasant village green with pond (and stocks !)
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The stocks look a bit rickety these days ...
... as does another "ancient monument" !
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Ceremonial turning of the last guidebook page
Only a couple of miles to go ...
... downhill ...
... then uphill ...
... and it still doesn't look any closer !
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0.3 miles to go - and, hang on, wasn't Ivinghoe Beacon 85 miles from Overton Hill ??
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White lion seen from the approach to Ivinghoe Beacon
Success ! Steve and Carolyn complete the Ridgeway ...
... while Harry and Teresa are still struggling against the gale-force winds !
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