We set off on schedule and travelled to Weymouth via Banbury for lunch. This was interesting as I had never been there before. A small group of us found a picnic spot near the canal, had our lunch and then had time to look around Banbury and read about some of its history. We discovered Banbury cakes in the information centre but didn't buy any as they were rather expensive and looked like a cross between an Eccles cake and a Cornish pasty. If you want to make some the recipe is here.
We arrived at The Leam Hotel on Weymouth seafront at about 6.30 and were greeted with tea or coffee and a chat from the new owner whilst our luggage was being unloaded from the coach. Then keys were given out and we made our way to our rooms. I was sharing with Anita and of course we were on the top floor again but we did have a sea view and the room and bathroom were clean and spacious although not yet refurbished.
Ben had negotiated one free drink per day from the hotel bar and a sandwich each day. This was a very good deal and much appreciated.
The food was fairly basic but well cooked and the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. After a short evening stroll along the promenade it was off to bed in readiness for a hard day's walk tomorrow.
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