Bike ride in sunshine and showers from West Holme to Corfe Castle returning through Creech, some 17 miles. Soay sheep graze round the ruins of the Castle, originating from St Kilda they are extremely agile and traditionally take refuge on cliffs so the steep sides of the castle mound are ideal for them. Partly feral they don’t need shearing as their fleece is shed naturally in spring, very different from ouessants who crave company and need delicate shearing because they’re small. Overnight rain left a patchwork of puddles in the paddocks, a mild and sunny showery day.
