The departure from Dorset was a couple of days later than planned due to the bad weather, heavy seas and a cold. Had a mostly flat, sunny crossing from Poole and arrived in Cherbourg at 1345. Headed for Carteret on the western Normandy coast along some very pleasant cycle ways mostly free of traffic and through countryside. Stopped at Brix for a much needed ham and cheese grignette and strawberry macarons.

Located a nice campsite on the edge of Carteret where I was given a spot by the fishing pond, which the neighbours where later fishing in.

After putting up the tent I cycled the short distance down to the coast to take in the view of Jersey at sunset. In the street leading to the beach I was surprised to find a night market with food, art and gift stalls.

The new cycling computer has been really useful already!

Distance: 29 miles

Maximum temperature: 23 degrees C