Next morning we set off along the rest of the range, which (at risk of sounding clichéd) is picturesque. There was an abundance of maple trees (Japanese maples, I think), which gave a rich red – almost burgundy – colour to the ridge-top valleys we passed through. The hilltops were vibrant green, so maybe this made the red appear ‘redder’ than it really was. Being higher than the surrounding plains, and being early in the day, the air was cool, so we made good time. Also came the easy decent – for which we had paid full price the day previous. Coasting down the roads, passing buses, lorries, and cars, it was easy to forget the other “up-hill” side of the range.
Some Valleys and Peaks at The Top Of The Range
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