Saturday was the latest SCCC Longdendale Trail Ride. It started from Hadfield, where 16 of us met up. It was a lovely day, although the start had been a bit chilly first this when we had set off to ride to the start, which for us was about 11 miles, most of which were up hill! We set off along the Longdendale Trail, past Rhodeswood Reservoir, Torside Reservoir and the the Woodhead Reservoir as far as the Woodhead Tunnels. We…
It had been a fabulous birthday. However, all too soon it was coming to an end. At least however, we could prolong it a little longer with a visit to Sizergh Castle on the way back. Pottering around a National Trust property was ideal for Sarah, since she was struggling with blisters following our Wray Castle visit and in particular the Cat Bells walk on the previous days. So, after one last stroll around Keswick we set off for Kendal….
For my birthday we decided on a walk taking in Cat Bells and High Spy. We like walks. We also like boat trips, especially having just enjoyed our trip to Wray Castle the previous day. So rather than take the car round to the start we took the ‘walkers special’ cruise from Keswick Pier to Hawse End. It was a fine Sunday morning as we arrived at Derwentwater. Cat Bells, of course, is arguably the best known of the Lower…
Sarah and I enjoy short-weekend breaks away on our birthdays. And this one in September was for mine. Sarah had chosen a B&B in Keswick. So, what better way to start the weekend with a visit to Wray Castle on the way up? 🙂 You can arrive at Wray Castle by car. However, the car park is small so arriving by bus or boat is advised. A boat trip sounded like it would add to the adventure! We arrived at Ambleside’s Waterhead…
After Saturdays wet ride from Lancaster, Sunday’s Stockport Community Cycling Club weekend longer ride promised a few hills, including Matterdale, but also some fantastic views. We had of course recced this ride recently as part of our Club Weekend recce. It was a cool, but thankfully dry Sunday morning that greeted us as seventeen of us left Newton Rigg College and set off for Newton Reigny. It wasn’t long before the first climb began, a steady rise up to Skelton. Sadly as…
