I will never moan again that I am looking for a greater challenge! Here is where the Tesside Way leads you into a jungle of thistles and nettles. This reminds me of SatNav directing gormless drivers down ravines and other jolly places where no car dares to go. Which is why I never get Satnav! Unfortunately, I came through from the other side, feeling somewhat reassured I had not steered off route, but seeing the path lead into a wheat field, I made the swift decision for a boring road cycle into our neighbouring county!

Two blokes in a vintage convertible passed me about four times - I felt somewhat smug for being in the fresh air and environmentally friendly and cycling off that nice chocolate from earlier on...