For the second part on the Celtic way, (see photo of map) the route took me over the river Severn, passing over the Severn bridge to the first campsite, north of Bristol. The spot was in a farmer’s woodland, a happy relief from the sun, as the rain had cleared up the previous day. Even so, I had to continue west near the M4 motorway, and therefore wished I had some ear plugs for this and the next campsite.

Then through Devizes, through Salibury plain to the next campsite, at the village of Tileshead. I found this a busier campsite with many campers from Holland, and a group of ladies with Masda Bongo vans. I chatted to some of them during washing up time, and learned they were a south west group and brought their small dogs also. The next day was Sunday 21st and I attended near by C of E church in Shrewton village. I met a friendy lady with crutches, dressed in orangy purple choir dress at the lower entrance walk. After asking for a place for the bike, she  seemed to know a couple of suitable places straight away. After the morning communion service, I chatted to a few people over coffee and biscuits. They were interested to know more about me and I spoke to one gentleman who mentioned he was part of a local brass band and had played along side the Blackdyke mills band.

The following day I cycled past Stoneheng, stayed at a pub bnb and then on a lovely cycle route, (national cycle route no.24) poping into churchs at Boyton and at Bruton. I was recomended by a local lady artist to visit the main art gallery in Bruton but decided to return when I had more time to see such things. Then to complete the route, I visitied the Chalice Well spring at the base of Gastonbury tor. This was lovely, partly due to the warm sunny weather, also there were many people of all ages soaking in the prayerfull experience of the place.