17th April 2021 - Wicken, Witchford and Wilburton

 Introduction

One of our longest rides from Cambridge - Ely and back. We had lunch at the Cutter Inn in Ely. It was 39km there via Upware, Wicken, Padney and Barway. Only Wicken is a village with a sign the others are hamlets. We returned via Witchford, Wilburton, Cottenham and Histon 32km. A total of about 71km or 45 miles.

Wicken

Butterfly

Plaque on post to "...was given to the village by Reggie Octavius Butcher (1901-1985)"

Witchford

The furthest sign from Cambridge so far at 19.6km (about 10 miles)

Carved wood sign - leaves, flowers and a ford.

Plaque on post: "Witchford Jubilee Crank-up 1977"

Plaque on base: "To commemorate the Silver Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1977 also remembering the gallant 115 and 196 R.A.F. Squadrons stationed at Witchford 1939-45 plaque presented by Witchford W.I. 1983"

Wilburton

Single sided - church with wheat, grapes, parsnip, apples and oak leaves with acorns

76 signs so far in 25 rides.