Distance: 288.6 miles There’s time for one more stop as we head back home. We stumble across the amazing Benedict’s coffee shop in Beaconsfield (Hp9) and convince owners Ben and Victoria to fire up the coffee machine. the Monmouth coffee is great and the bread and pastries from organic London bakery Flour power are even better. I nibble on a rich almond croissant while a hungrier other Helen goes for a Portuguese custard tart which is just the right mix of flake plus wobble.

And, that’s it. time to get back in the car and head homewards. It’s been a gastronomic frenzy, although such extreme eating does make the thought of mealtimes rather more stressful. And I certainly won’t need to eat for at least another 24 hours.

Miles: 313.4 (one tank of petrol)
Meals: 8
Michelin stars: 1
Time: 23.5 hours
Verdict: Tired and stuffed but well and truly satisfied

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The 24-hour foodie road trip