Since there are a lot of car journeys on this QOTW, let's go for a cycling trip.
Three years ago I had just got engaged and wanted one last hurrah. With the Best Man we jumped on our push bikes to ride from Southampton, camping in the New Forest, and ultimately ending up in Swanage. No great distance by car, or even by bike in fact (about 75 miles each way on the route we took) but as the question says, its all about the voyage, innit?

We have some stunning scenery in this country, and a lot of the time we miss the bulk of it, nipping from point A to B and missing the stuff in between. Being a local I thought I knew the New Forest relatively well - frankly I had no idea how epic parts of it can look in thundering rain and lightening when you're trudging along an unlit road with the weight of a tent and all your necessaries in the panniers behind you. It feels... refreshing.

The following day couldn't have been more different. The sun was blazing, and we pushed on down to Bournemouth and Studland. There's something rather satisfying about going the slow way round - the ferry to Studland isn't a means to an end, but a mini adventure in its own right. Bournemouth promenade is a pleasant little roll along the seafront rather than a battle against noisy families, screaming children and angry chavs. I guess what I'm saying is the whole trip brought childish wonder at the world back to me.

The campsite in Swanage plonked us right at the very top of their site, perched on the top of the hill. A bit of a pain for getting to the shower blocks and food/drink on weary legs, but did lead to some rather impressive views.

I now enjoy journeys much more than I did before, and am hoping to attack the Lon Las Cymru in the near future, for no other reason than its there. I still drive - of course I do - but I don't enjoy it. If I can I would much prefer to be on foot, on a bike, or even on a train, just soaking up the world.
(Captain Skippy pooed in a bag and left it on your doorstep, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 11:53, 3 replies)

'bloody cyclists'

(TheManWithThePlan cussed your mum on, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:24, closed)

:)
(Captain Skippy pooed in a bag and left it on your doorstep, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:28, closed)

Was it Tom's Field?
I love that campsite, and the lovely walk down to Dancing Ledge. Studland is awesome!
(Imaginary Ed was dreamed up on, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:29, closed)

Blooming well was and all! Small world.
(Captain Skippy pooed in a bag and left it on your doorstep, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:44, closed)

After "sticking your penis in anything that moves",
cycling is the first activity that married men are discouraged from engaging in.
( monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Sun 17 Jul 2011, 19:30, closed)