It looks like the diversion took the NCN cycleway route? If so, having cycled it sixteen years ago on LEJOG, I share your sentiments. The surface was also none too comfortable cycling on a loaded touring bike, though would probably have been fine on an MTB or gravel bike ... not that gravel bikes and bike packing were common in those days.
Didn't actually see any ncn signs but you could be right as I've seen loads of cyclists en route. Bit uncomfortable under foot aswell in places on the gravel tracks
Nice memories 🤗
It looks like the diversion took the NCN cycleway route? If so, having cycled it sixteen years ago on LEJOG, I share your sentiments. The surface was also none too comfortable cycling on a loaded touring bike, though would probably have been fine on an MTB or gravel bike ... not that gravel bikes and bike packing were common in those days.
Didn't actually see any ncn signs but you could be right as I've seen loads of cyclists en route. Bit uncomfortable under foot aswell in places on the gravel tracks