Tag Archives: Meon Valley

Lockdown Cycling 2020

Lockdown Cycling. Despite Coronavirus and lockdown it was still possible (and encouraged) to cycle locally for exercise. Later, restrictions were lifted and cycle rides further afield were permitted.  My 1000 mile total (to date)  was made up of  rides around the Meon Valley, along the Meon Valley Trail, frequent rides around Gosport and  Lee on the Solent, trips to the shops and what has become an annual ride around the Isle of Wight.

Even the government (and local authorities) have been pushing the cycling theme  “Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under new plans to overhaul cycling and walking in England launched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Tuesday 28 July).”

Sadly some of the local pop up schemes have been dropped (one such scheme after a local councillor had a ‘discussion’ with the Highways Authority.

Please click on any thumbnail to view my lockdown cycling  photos in a carousel.

Meon Valley Hampshire

Meon Valley Hampshire

The sun streaming through a mist and frost covered woodland in the Meon Valley Hampshire

The first hard frost of 2020 covering the Droxford area in the Meon Valley

Saint Mary and All Saints Church at Droxford has recently opened  a cultural centre and café. The Meon Valley Trail, a walking, cycling and horse riding trail along a disused railway passes to the east of Droxford .

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Weather Watcher

Weather watcher, A selection of weather watcher photographs that I have uploaded to the BBC over the past couple of months. Some have been used on the BBC main website and by the regional TV program South Today

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If you have any comments or questions please use the contact form in the sidebar and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

You can find out about the BBC weather watchers and how to become one from this article

Early morning Meon Views

Meon Views

Early morning mist and fog giving a stunning view over the Meon Valley in Hampshire.

One or two may be in with a chance to be featured in a future Meon Views calendar by Studio 6!

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The Meon Valley features many walks and trails including the old railway line from Wickham to West Meon.

The area is popular with walkers using the South Downs Way and the many other footpaths that cross the area

The quiet roads are also popular with cyclists with its challenging hill climbs and descents!