Short but steep ride around Charnwood Forest. In under 4 miles from Woodhouse Eaves to Markfield there is about 750ft of climbing and 450ft of descent. Bright but windy weather, with one hail shower to add interest.

Stopped for a walk to the top of the Altar Stones, and was gobsmacked by the view. Eventually concluded that the two prominent but distant hills on the WSW horizon, with another ridge a bit further to the right, must be the Clee Hills and the Wrekin; although I was a bit puzzled as to why the Clent Hills and the high ground of the Black Country weren't more obvious.