It has been unusually hot and sunny, so we decided to head the nearest high spot, White Horse Hill to cool down. We have been visiting for 9 years, and the hill, with it's chalk horse draws locals and tourists to The Ridgeway, which is an ancient road. Imagine our surprise to see an almost empty car park with a couple of these installed. I would not mind paying a charge, if there were facilities, though it does seem a real coincidence that this gets installed just as everyone is trying to save money by taking days out closer to home.
There is little option, but to pay up or drive away, as the roads are really narrow, so we fed the machine and set off on a walk described by the local council as "strenuous" and steep.
It was a really pleasant way to spend a couple of hours, marred only by worrying about being back at the car before the ticket ran out.
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