Hengisbury Head Return By Fat Bike

I had fixed the puncture on my bike, and the tyre was holding air so decided to go for a ride.

As the wind was light it made sense for a coastal ride, so I headed West.

I did not intend on going far, so a gentle ride out to Hengisbury Head was the destination.

My first stop was Mudeford Quay, I parked up along side the lobster and crab pots.

The tide was high and flowing fast, it was on it's way out. Mudeford is one of the fastest tidal places in the UK, all because it flows through a very narrow channel.

I was heading over to the other side of the spit, I have been over to Hengisbury Head many times but never right to the end and looked back towards Mudeford.

My ride took me through Christchurch and the Quomps, no idea how or why it's called that, but there are a few boats moored up that could do with a bit of attention.

I reckon one more storm and the boat below will sink!

The boat behind it is in a poor state as well! It's a shame to see these boats like this, I wonder what the story is behind them?

From here it is up to the bridge and then follow the river back out to the sea.

Once out at Hengisbury Head Visitor Centre I stopped to use the loo's and noticed that they had installed a bicycle work shop.

This is the first one I have seen on my travels around here and such a brilliant idea.

If only more places would install these.

Finally out at the end of the spit, here there are a good few Beach Huts, and these come with a hefty price tag!

This one is currently on the market for a whopping £300,000 Yes you did read that correct!

To view this shed follow the link -----> Beach Hut For Sale

I rode on to the end of the spit and stopped for a brew.

If you look across the water you can just make out the lobster and crab pots from earlier.

This was my furthest point, so it was time to head East.

I stopped once more in Christchurch at the Norman ruins and then continued my journey home.

My journey was 35.4km in length and was mostly flat.

Ride safe....