. . . . . . . . . but only if you walk across, which I did today. I was late setting off. It was an impulsive decision. Coffee Morning was quite busy, some new faces came along for the first time. Then I called in for a catch up chat with Angela. We put the world to rights. The sun was making a brave attempt to come out so I stuffed a few things into my rucksack and drove to the bridge. Parked underneath, I set of at 3.30pm. to walk across. I took my bus pass just in case I wanted to get a lift back. I didn't I walked. It's one and a half miles each way.
Traffic seems to be flowing freely over it. No stopping at toll booths now. Just remember to pay online by midnight the day after. Or you can pay in advance if you keep your account topped up.
This is where the footpath ends and I go down the steps to walk underneath it. They have put barriers up and moved all the traffic over to one side. The price has gone up from £1.50 to £2.00.
A view under the bridge looking from north bank to south bank. The rumble of vehicles thundering overhead is deafening.
It's been a bit warmer today, let's hope we have seen the worst of the weather. I come alive when I am out in the open air. Takes my mind off the stupidity of the current situation.
Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip. ilona
Interesting to see the old windmill there, minus its sails. I have to say, the idea of walking in traffic noise and fumes for 3 miles would not be appealing, especially because of my asthma. I like to be out in the countryside, where it is quiet and the air is clear.
ReplyDeleteIf I walk across once a month that is not going to kill me.
DeleteHardly enough traffic, for fumes to affect someone Bovey Belle! I like the magestic-ness of such industrial acomplishments, especially looking underneith at how its built (I'm an engineer, so love all that) ,.... the last photo as it's just going dark is really good, the red lights going away and the white comming,.. very atmospheric, thanks for sharing, Norma.
DeleteWell, the last time I drove up to Scotland, about 25 years ago, I had to take my blue reliever inhaler and an antihistamine because the fumes from the heavies were bringing on an asthma attack. I have very bad chronic asthma and the particulates in traffic related pollution give me problems. Even sulphites found in food preservation affect me.
DeleteBrings back memories of when I was staying in South Queensferry, and took a summer evening's walk across the original Forth Road Bridge. Beautifully clear, the Firth of Forth was like glass, looking towards the railway bridge.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. Each bridge has it's own character. I wanted to walk over the Forth Road Bridge to Skye when I was there, but it was windy and raining. I decided not to, now regret not giving it a go. I have walked over the Pontyc......st canal viaduct. That was spectacular.
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