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Wimborne Road: Is it too long?

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Wimborne Road - 5 miles long, 2000 houses. We spend a light hearted day walking from one end to the other meeting interesting people. Why is it so damn long? Why are there gaps in the numbers? Will the presenter Peter Lee ever reach the end?
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