ABC Towns and Villages

[biggs682]

I'm out before I've started. 4 byes would be needed. After poring over local maps and finally resorting to Wikipedia (link to place names in Northamptionshire) I can't find anywhere beginning with J, V, X or Z.

You have to remember they are meant to be building some new towns around Northamptonshire

 

[Ming the Merciless]

That was going to be my E choice, luckily I've got a plan B

Did not think there was any rule saying you couldn't go for the same village sign. You could always get one from the other end, this was the Eastern End. Just needs to be your bike in the photo.

 

[13 rider]

There is a J in Leicestershire if you can get out that way. It is connected to John O'Groats if you know how the latter got its name.

John o gaunt
The area takes its name from the former John O' Gaunt railway station which took its name from a covert known to local hunters some distance away.[1]

 

[screenman]

I have a J over here if I ever get around to it, MRI scan for a back problem next week.

 

[The Bystander]

You have to remember they are meant to be building some new towns around Northamptonshire

Any Js, Vs, Xs or Zs you know of likely to be built this year?

There is a J in Leicestershire if you can get out that way. It is connected to John O'Groats if you know how the latter got its name.

John o gaunt
The area takes its name from the former John O' Gaunt railway station which took its name from a covert known to local hunters some distance away.[1]

Thanks guys. Just about doable given my current maximum distance.

 

[13 rider]

@The Bystander that will be a lumpy ride from Market Harborough. There's a village called Zouch north of Loughborough if you that far through the alphabet

 

[The Bystander]

@13 rider I've just got Google to plot a route for me and it has suggested 3 routes, the least lumpy looks to be via Welham, Cranoe, Tugby and Marefield. All unknown territory for me. I'll dig the OS maps out nearer the time - still got to get A under my belt yet

I'll probably pass on Zouch and take Z as a bye - but if I get that far I might feel the need to try...

 

[screenman]

E now done, nice afternoon's riding.

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Blimey, that was a dodgy place, somebody has nicked your handlebars.

 

[The Bystander]

[QUOTE 5499845, member: 9609"]bound to be a farm with J or V ?[/QUOTE]
OK but I thought it had to be Town or Village signs...

 

[lane]

Just looked at this and will give it a go. Good idea. I can get to E with a relatively short ride.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I passed drivers end today. Did not take photo as already done D but thought it was a great sign.

 

[Oldfentiger]

[QUOTE 5499851, member: 9609"]Anyway from todays ride

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don't know why they bother with please drive carefully in this village, people go through it closer to 90

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Our very own Fargo

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the trick is going to get signs not attached to speed limits

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even got the castle in (its not a real castle though)[/QUOTE]

You do realise that, having thunk up this excellent challenge, it would be very bad form to win it yourself

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Found a hidden J in Essex and the village has a sign! About a 75 mile round trip from home. Right best get planning to get that as easier than Leicestershire. Also means I won't have to wait till a planned bike trip up that way in March.

 

[lane]

Some research and I can definatelt do this. It will take me some time however. Should be some geat rides and some to combine with the half century challenge.

 

[biggs682]

Just back from a windy 22 miles and got these on route .

Castle Ashby

Denton

Earls Barton