Hawkshead , Lake District ( south ) 17th Sept 2022

[The Hodge]

One of my favourite Lakeland rides ..anyone interested in a Saturday ride mid September ?
Can do 10th or 17th ..but nothing after in September..
Any takers before I give an outline of the route ....?

 

[Richywalker64]

I should be able to make either date

 

[Bummers]

Tempted! Need to check there's nothing booked in for that Saturday 17th.

 

[Tonybro]

I can probably only do the 17th...

 

[The EMF]

Pencilled in for the 17th

 

[The Hodge]

Ok..17th it is !
I will post up the route ( brief touch points )I've done a few times ( never on an ebike ) ..
I can promise a varied ride with a bit of everything ..but after our last jaunt out I'm going nowhere near predicting the weather !
Leave it with me until tomorrow as the missus & myself are watching some catch up TV....already getting some " looks "

 

[Tubby G]

Put us down as a maybe. Only get back from holiday the day before so no idea what we’ll be doing and if we’ll be in a fit state to do it!

 

[The Hodge]

Route description ( I will be editing this throughout the day ..when time allows as I'm working )
The ride starts from the main car park in Hawkshead so will cost a few quid to park ..pay on exit ).
We follow the bridleway up and out towards Grizedale Forest ..taking in a small section of the red route before getting to Moor Top car park .

From here we follow the b/way south to where it exits on the minor road ( black chevron)...right turn then left onto the next section of bridleway..

A quite long stretch of tarmac taking us back through Hawkshead follows to the bridleway at Outgate ..

From here we follow the B/ way around Bletham Tarn then short road climb to High Wray.
TO BE CONTINUED
From High Wray ..taking the singletrack b/ way to Long Heights and following this all the way past the Tarns ( 3 ) to come out at Far Sawrey

From Far Sawrey we pick up the b/way down Harrow Slack and follow the track along the Lakeside to Belle Grange

TO BE CONTINUED
From Belle Grange ..a tough little climb to start following the B/ Way all the way over to Colthouse..the drop down to which is a great rocky clatter ..
From here a short wiggle back into Hawkshead ..

I would say that I have no idea if any of this route is still affected by the storm damage from Arwen ..if any local riders are aware of any b/ way closures could you please let me know ..
Cheers

 

[SteveSSS]

All the trials are clear, the only one that I'm unsure of is the one past Bletham tarn from the outgate. It was blocked but that was some time ago.

 

[Bummers]

What kind of distance roughly?

 

[The Hodge]

All the trials are clear, the only one that I'm unsure of is the one past Bletham tarn from the outgate. It was blocked but that was some time ago.

Cheers Steve

 

[The Hodge]

What kind of distance roughly?

I'll work that one out tomorrow ..currently fuming that my team have been robbed by Liverpool
5mins added time and they played 8mins scoring the winner in the last few seconds ..fix!!

 

[The Hodge]

What kind of distance roughly?

Roughly ( and it is roughly ) 19miles ..not sure of height gain but even though this is fairly low level for Lake District riding ..you will know you've had a ride at the end ...

 

[The EMF]

Not bothered about mileage……..how many gates are there………….

 

[The Hodge]

Not bothered about mileage……..how many gates are there………….

Not too many ..but I'll have a word and see if I can get some more hung for you..

 

[The EMF]

 

[The Hodge]

Jaco's up for it ..

 

[JFDI]

Route description ( I will be editing this throughout the day ..when time allows as I'm working )
The ride starts from the main car park in Hawkshead so will cost a few quid to park ..pay on exit ).
We follow the bridleway up and out towards Grizedale Forest ..taking in a small section of the red route before getting to Moor Top car park . View attachment 96132
From here we follow the b/way south to where it exits on the minor road ( black chevron)...right turn then left onto the next section of bridleway..
View attachment 96134
A quite long stretch of tarmac taking us back through Hawkshead follows to the bridleway at Outgate ..
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From here we follow the B/ way around Bletham Tarn then short road climb to High Wray.
TO BE CONTINUED
From High Wray ..taking the singletrack b/ way to Long Heights and following this all the way past the Tarns ( 3 ) to come out at Far Sawrey
View attachment 96137
From Far Sawrey we pick up the b/way down Harrow Slack and follow the track along the Lakeside to Belle Grange View attachment 96138
TO BE CONTINUED
From Belle Grange ..a tough little climb to start following the B/ Way all the way over to Colthouse..the drop down to which is a great rocky clatter ..
From here a short wiggle back into Hawkshead ..
View attachment 96139
I would say that I have no idea if any of this route is still affected by the storm damage from Arwen ..if any local riders are aware of any b/ way closures could you please let me know ..
Cheers

Great area, I'm jealous as I won't be able to make it but I'm sure you'll have a good day.
Have you ordered some more torrential rain and high winds in advance?!

 

[The Hodge]

Great area, I'm jealous as I won't be able to make it but I'm sure you'll have a good day.
Have you ordered some more torrential rain and high winds in advance?!

Funny you should say that ..but the last time we did this ride the weather was just as biblical as it was in the Cheviots ..
I'm hoping for better luck this time !

 

[Nicho]

Have you ordered some more torrential rain and high winds in advance?!

Unfortunately I am driving a safety boat for a regatta on Coniston Water that day, so torrential rain and high winds are almost guaranteed!

 

[Walkea]

One of my favourite Lakeland rides ..anyone interested in a Saturday ride mid September ?
Can do 10th or 17th ..but nothing after in September..
Any takers before I give an outline of the route ....?

Gutted, can't make this as Bosch ebike challenge is on at GT 17th

 

[The EMF]

Gutted, can't make this as Bosch ebike challenge is on at GT 17th

Are you taking on the challenge Alan ?

 

[Walkea]

Are you taking on the challenge Alan ?

I am indeed Wayne. Did it last year and it was the hardest day on an emtb I have ever had. But a good day just the same.

 

[The EMF]

I am indeed Wayne. Did it last year and it was the hardest day on an emtb I have ever had. But a good day just the same.

Great stuff mate

 

[Gwyneth williams]

Hopefully make it on the 17th

 

[The Hodge]

Not mentioned yet ..would a meet -up time of 10.30 am be OK for everyone again ?

 

[The EMF]

I am indeed Wayne. Did it last year and it was the hardest day on an emtb I have ever had. But a good day just the same.

Fancy joining next year Allan. I’ll subscribe to Tweedlove news letter and hope fully get a number

 

[The Hodge]

At the time of writing there has been no announcement regarding the royal funeral..which could very well be next Saturday .
It is still my intention to go ahead with this ride ..but respect the fact that others may not wish to ..
Edit : I'm told that the Queen's funeral is to be Monday 19th September.

 

[The Hodge]

Could we please copy & paste this for the actual weather on the day

 

[The EMF]

Could we please copy & paste this for the actual weather on the day
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Now you’ve knacked it up weather wise by posting that !!!!……..️️