The first bend is the worst
because it is sharp and steep
and slippery with wet leaves
and there is a rock sticking out
which can split your tyre.
Not far to the next bend...
in fact, you can probably treat yourself
to second gear.
Another sharp bend,
but there is a tiny space
that you can squeeze into
if a tractor is driving up towards you.
A long straight stretch,
only fallen branches and mud
to worry about.
The orchard gate...
hurray! nearly there.
MasterM and MissM used to get out here
and run down in front of the car
laughing with excitement.
The last bend is tight between
the cottage and the slate roof of the house;
lorries taking short cuts get stuck here
and have to be dragged out.
because it is sharp and steep
and slippery with wet leaves
and there is a rock sticking out
which can split your tyre.
Not far to the next bend...
in fact, you can probably treat yourself
to second gear.
Another sharp bend,
but there is a tiny space
that you can squeeze into
if a tractor is driving up towards you.
A long straight stretch,
only fallen branches and mud
to worry about.
The orchard gate...
hurray! nearly there.
MasterM and MissM used to get out here
and run down in front of the car
laughing with excitement.
The last bend is tight between
the cottage and the slate roof of the house;
lorries taking short cuts get stuck here
and have to be dragged out.
This, little car, is the challenge
of the hill behind my parents house.
I hope that you are up for it.
Tricky but idyllic. May I please adopt your parents?
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. It reminds me of a similar lane leading to a cottage in Wales. I'm sure your new car will do you proud!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the slate roof sticking out into a tight bend - there's one like that on the hill behind my sister's house. There is an easier route to hers but the sat nav unfailingly tkaes you down the scary one.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the little car will be up to the task!
I can't believe that MrM has bought anything other than a brave little car
ReplyDeleteJust like a lane from a fairy tale (except for the lorries)!
ReplyDeleteK x
I've no doubt the little car will cope admirably with such a beautiful drive.
ReplyDeletelooks idyllic, I hope little car enjoys many happy journeys up the road xxx
ReplyDeleteAw. Taking it home to meet the folks.
ReplyDeleteBased on yesterday's image, you may have to feed your new car extra hay to get it to safely negotiate those bends!
ReplyDeletegoing downhill and round the bend already ...
ReplyDeletestory of my life
what an adventure that would be?
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I miss those sorts of lanes...
ReplyDeleteCute little road there.
ReplyDeleteLorries ... this word always made me giggle, dunno why.
Paola
It looks wonderfully bucolic - I think you should cycle - that would be a fun test of nerve!
ReplyDeletePomona x
PS Is Mr M all right - he sounds a little plaintive?
Roads like that always lead to the very best places.
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