Riding the Triumph Bonneville T120 to a sunrise breakfast at the ruins of an ancient manor house.
Stepping out from my front door at 4.00am, I found my trusty Triumph Bonneville T120 patiently waiting for our ride down through the Peak District to Throwley Old Hall. I had wanted to get there in time for sunrise, but an unanticipated patch of very thick (and cold) fog slowed us down just enough to miss the dawn breaking at the Old Hall by about 20 minutes.
But it didn't matter, I still enjoyed a cup of hot tea in the ruins of the sixteenth century manor house. What remains at the site is the crumbing walls of the east wing, once a large hall it hosted prestigious families for hundreds of years before its last occupants left. It's beautiful spot, surrounded by lush farmland and stunning views, I'd say it was easily the most peaceful cup of tea I've had in a long time.
Riding through this part of the Peak District is a real delight for those interested in history, the roads are narrow and twisty and intersected by ancient villages, each full of buildings that haven't changed that much in centuries. It's a really great place to spend a day exploring on a motorcycle.
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