Sunday 30th June Brewers Fayre Cockermouth
I want to be alone Maurice parked his car at the Brewers Fayre to cycle out to Braithwaite to meet up with Sue, John and Roy.
Leaving the Brewers Fayre he headed for the greenway to take him to Strawberry How, where he joined the road to Wythop Mill.
From Wythop Mill it was along the high road looking down on the A66 to eventually join the A66 at Dubwath.
Following the lake just beyond Beck Wythop, he turned right onto the old road through Thornthwaite to Sue and John's at Braithwaite.Arriving in plenty of time for a cuppa, while Sue and John decided which bikes to go on, Roy arrived on his new carbon e-bike.
Roy having made up their minds it was out with the e-bikes, as someone had suggested going to the garden open day at Blindcrake after lunch.
Leaving Braithwaite the four made their way along the cycle path into Keswick to join A591 to Scarness before making their way through Bassenthwaite village.
Joining the A591 again, they turned left at the Castle Inn to meet up with Dianne just before Embleton, who had cycled out to meet them.
The five then continued on over Slate Fell into Cockermouth where they joined the greenway for the final push to the Brewers Fayre.Already there were Maggie, Stewart, Janet, Ivan. Tom and Dave who had cycled there, plus Steve who had driven there to meet up with missed friends.
After a good lunch and natter members left the way they had arrived, the Braithwaite trio decided to make their way to Lorton then over Whinlatter back to Braithwaite just to test out their e-bikes.
Autumn Tints Wednesday, June 26th. Allonby to Bowness on Solway by Dianne Moyes
What a turnout! It must have been the forecast of a warm dry day with light winds, the beginning of our little bit of the heatwave that has affected mainland Europe. Sixteen people gathered at the Allonby cafe for the earlier start time of 9.30 a.m. They were John, Sue, Janet, Ivan, Paul, Sue, Maggie, Stewart, Anita, John R, Tom, Maurice, Clive, Brian, Roy and me, Dianne. Maurice suggested the outward route as he was planning a short ride again because of his knee and wanted to do a loop. We went out via Westnewton then Langrigg, Bromfield and Blencogo. On reaching the Abbeytown to Wigton road Maurice turned left towards Abbeytown then left again to get to the coast, while the rest of us had to do a bit on the main road before turning left at Waver Bridge. It is a while since we used this route via Lessonhall and then on to the Wigton to Kirkbride road keeping east of Wedholme Flow which was finally saved from peat cutting in the 90’s or was it earlier.
After Kirkbride we crossed the River Wampool and then went straight across to Bowness-on-Solway where most of us decided to stop for lunch in the lovely garden of the Wallsend Tea Rooms, though some people took their packed lunches to a nearby picnic area. Sarah Bedford and her husband were already there doing a circuit which started at Watchtree. . Over lunch, it really started to warm up. The group then split up with Brian and Clive wanting to get back though I think they went round Anthorn. Maggie and Stewart decided to go straight back to Kirkbride and then take the usual route back via Abbeytown. Sue and Paul had left ahead of us to go to Campfield RSPB and just as we arrived there they set off so we did not see them again. So we were now down to 9. At Campfield we went to look at the wildflower meadow and the pond where we saw dragonflies and/or damselflies. We also went to look at the visitor facilities and decided it would make a good picnic location. By now it was really getting hot with only a gentle breeze through Newton Arlosh to Abbeytown. Stopping for a sip of water we realised the cafe next to the Abbey was open and they were very keen to look after us. We ended up sat round two big wooden picnic tables on the grass in front of the Abbey with a big pot of coffee and an enormous pot of tea enjoying the peace, the company and the sunshine. We were joined by the cyclist who lives in Abbeytown.
From there it was back to the coast the quickest way possible via Tarns, Holme St Cuthbert and Salta. The Salta Road was much quieter than last week as the coast road had reopened, in fact, there was evidence that the County Council was restoring the verges all churned up by those horrible cars. It was nearly 5.30 p.m by the time we got back to Allonby but we made the most of one of the best cycling days of the year so far.
Sunday 23rd June Club Run Stag Inn Crosby. by Roy Jackson
On a pleasantly warm morning with very little wind John and Sue M. Paul and Sue C. John R. Dianne, Tom, Clive, Ivan and Roy left Brewers Fayre a little later than the intended 9.30 am start.
First on the greenway, then Isel, where Sue Cumella stopped with a broken chain, Paul stayed with her to repair it, and said they would make their own way home.
The rest of the group carried on up the hill to Blindcrake, after crossing the A595 it was mostly downhill to Parsonby and Arkleby.
Then on to Aspatria, turning left onto the A595, then right to Hayton, then main road to Crosby Villa and the Stag at Crosby.
Tracy and Bacca were there already, after a good lunch, the group returned via Bullgill, Tallentire and Bridekirk, arriving at the Brewers Fayre about 3.30 pm. (27 miles)
Autumn Tints Wednesday 19th June Cups and Saucers Seaville.
Fifteen members made it to Allonby on a sunny morning with a slight easterly wind they were Maurice, Dianne, Ivan, Janet, Maggie, Stewart, Tom, Roy, Sue, John, Anita, John, Clive, Sue and Paul.
After the usual tea and coffee in the Allonby Cafe the group set off heading up the coast road towards Dubmill Point.
Just before the Point with a strong breeze coming of the sea they turned right to Edderside to negotiate the usually mucky road through the farm.
After leaving Edderside it was on through Jericho to Tarns where the group lost Sue and Paul, having not realised till they got Pelutho.
It was decided to carry on, knowing they knew where the lunch stop was, the group having split in the confusion came together again just before Abbeytown.
On arrival in Abbeytown Maurice said goodbye wanting to return back to Allonby because of his knee that gives him pain when he stops for any length of time.
The rest continued on to Seaville, some making the mistake of following Clive down the road to Border which leads to a dead end.
By the time they arrived at Cups and Saucers the rest were sat ordering there lunch, to be followed later by Sue and Paul.
After lunch and some healthy banter the group made a move, with the prospect of a head wind back it was agreed to follow their wheel tracks back to Abbeytown.
Joining the main road in Abbeytown it was straight into wind with Sue and Anita setting the pace on the front.
Leaving the B5302 they took a different route back, protected from the wind by the hedgerows back to Tarns.
Stopping at the crossroads at Tarns to regroup and agree Dianne's proposed route back along the coast road via Beckfoot.
With John on the front they made their way through the lanes to join the coast road just before Beckfoot, straight into the wind coming of the sea.
After a couple of miles they turned into Mawbray out of the wind, to follow the road towards Salta and back to join the coast road again.Finally the depleted group arrived back in Allonby having split up on leaving Tarns, some deciding to head straight back to Allonby.
Sunday June 16th Braithwaite to Hesket Newmarket. by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Roy’s parking area was full up for this ride and the retro teapot frequently refilled before Roy, Tom, Dianne, John R, Anita, Maggie, Stewart, Ivan and Clive set off into Keswick. Our route on the cycle path from Braithwaite took us unexpectedly into the middle of a closed off section of road for the start or finish of The Lakesman Triathlon, luckily it was not in use so we could cycle peacefully into Keswick. That was the end of the peace for a few miles, at the top of the climb at Burns some members complained about the dangers of choosing this route. The alternative via Castlerigg is not very enticing, so do we just not go this way until the cycle path to Threlkeld is rebuilt ? We turned off the A66 cycle path onto the gated road to Mungrisedale with faster riders going on ahead to open the gates of which there are plenty and some in very awkward spots. This was a lovely section and then on through Mosedale and its rose clad cottages and finally to The Crown at Hesket Newmarket. Here a table was ready and waiting thanks to our Social Secretary, Sue.
After an excellent lunch there was some discussion of the route back. Unfortunately the short cut avoiding Caldbeck that was chosen by me, I should say, involved climbing two rather steep hills, apologies to Clive in particular. We met the Caldbeck road at Parkend and then climbed steadily onto Caldbeck Common before taking the left turn to Longlands. I was very glad to see Tom stop at that junction or else he would have been down to Uldale in no time. We all know Tom is fairly new to all these lanes and more familiar with the Solway Firth, so should never be followed. We descended carefully to Overwater and then right to meet the road to Castle Inn. We were a bit shocked by some shots fired in the wood nearby as they sounded very close. At Ouse Bridge, Maggie and I (not myself, please note) turned right for home whilst the others returned to Braithwaite to their vehicles.
While the others were riding to have lunch at the Crown Inn, Hesketh Newmarket, Maurice “I want to be alone” parked his car at the lay by at Dale Bottom on the A591 and just as he was unloading his bike it started raining and did not stop until his return.
He was determined the rain was not going to stop him from riding. So he started his ride by going passed Dale Bottom Campsite to climb the track to St. Johns in the Vale Church and drop down into the Vale. After riding through the Vale he rode over and down the A591 into and headwind and into driving rain to turn onto the back side of Thirlmere to reach Hause Point. He then retraced the route as far as the other end of the lake to go straight back to his car along the A591. When he got back to the car the rain stopped and the sun appeared!!!!!!
Autumn Tints Wednesday 12th June by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Only four of us at first for coffee at Brewer’s Fayre on a rather grey and blustery day, Tom, Dianne, Roy and John Rowell. We were then joined by Paul and Sue for a quick natter although they were not planning to ride. We decided to set off down the Lorton valley and then return for lunch but once we got to Lorton the weather was less threatening so we decided to make Buttermere our lunch stop. We went to Lorton via Rogerscale and then took the main road down the valley with the wind on our backs. Once over the climb we were treated to the sight of about 8 Aston Martin open topped sports cars coming in the opposite direction. It was good to warm up in the Croft Cafe before returning the way we had come managing to keep fairly dry.
Meanwhile Maurice who still “wanted to be alone” was still after points for the Tour Competition parked his car in Shap Village to start his ride. First was a visit down the steep incline to visit the Shap Abbey ruins only to retrace his route up the hill and turn right to reach Bampton Green, Bampton and the ride up and over to Haweswater Reservoir and drop down to have a cuppa at the Haweswater Hotel. He retraced his route as far as the concrete road. At the entrance were three signs (1)”Private Road” (2)”Subsidence Danger”(3) “Have you got enough Insurance”. Knowing that the locals were still using this route and it was quite safe Maurice turned up this route to visit the Wet Sleddale Reservoir and then back to Shap and his car and to drive home.
Sunday 9th June Kirkstile Inn by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Eight members made it to the Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, on a pleasant June Day. Three, Tom, Anita and Roy, had just got back from the Club week in Shropshire so could tell the rest of us all about it. Tracy and Bacca had had a ride in the area. Maggie and Stewart had visitors so were not on bikes. Anita and Tom had ridden from home as had Roy and Dianne. After a lovely lunch most left the way they had come but Roy had planned to do the gated road and then over Whinlatter home. Dianne decided to ride with him to the end of the gated road then drop into Lorton. The views up there across to Scotland were wonderful. Dropping into Lorton on that back road there are about 4 signs saying ‘Cyclists Please Dismount’ all ahead of a metal grille over a drainage channel. In the dry and with wide tyres there was no problem but in the wet it might be a different matter.
Meanwhile Maurice “I want to be alone” parked his car at the lay-by at Dubwath and rode across the A66 to ride up the B5291 passing the Sailing Club and Ouse Bridge to turn right at the Lakes Distillery to ride on the Isel road to turn right onto the track to ride over Setmurthey Common to reach the middle road and then take a left turn to pass the Cockermouth Golf Club to decend down Lambfoot Rake to Embleton and the ride back to his car at the lay-by at Dubwath. Maurice then drove his car to park his car at a lay-by near the Lamplugh bus stop on the A5086 to ride up to Felldyke Cottages to ride onto the track to visit Cogra Moss and then return to his car and drive to The Ennerdale Brewery Restaurant for lunch with Steve Lunt. After lunch and a good chat they both drove to their homes.
Autumn Tints Wednesday 5th June Greystoke by Maurice Cowley
Maurice “I want to be alone” was again all by himself, parked his car at Greystoke on another very cloudy and windy day threatening rain, in fact it was spasmodic rain all day!!
The ride started by going through Motherby and across the A66 to turn left to pass through Stoddah and drop down to Hutton and then to climb up to Bennethead and Wreay then to enjoy the descent down to Brackenridge Inn and the A592 main road and then onto the B5320 into Pooley Bridge and to have coffee and a scone at the Grannie???? café.
After the welcome stop the ride took along him along the B5320 through Tirril and Yamwath to turn right on to the A6 at Eamont Bridge to a left turn onto the B6262 passing by the Brougham Hall and to the next break at the Brougham Castle where he had coffee and his packed lunch.
Next was crossing the river and passing under the A66 to reach Penrith but taking the cycle path alongside the A66 to and then turn up Mile Lane to visit the Greystoke Pillar monument. After this it was a return to Greystoke via Newton Rigg, Newton ReignyLaithes and Blencow.
Sunday 2th June by Maurice Cowley
Maurice “I want to be alone” was really now alone, all the riding members were either touring Shropshire or doing other other things. So on this day when the weather was cold,cloudy and windy he parked his car at his brothers house in Seascale to have a ride with him to Ravenglass and return via Santon Bridge. Just as he was taking his bike off the car it started raining. The ride was then called off to wait for a better day.
I want to be alone Maurice parked his car at the Brewers Fayre to cycle out to Braithwaite to meet up with Sue, John and Roy.
Leaving the Brewers Fayre he headed for the greenway to take him to Strawberry How, where he joined the road to Wythop Mill.
From Wythop Mill it was along the high road looking down on the A66 to eventually join the A66 at Dubwath.
Following the lake just beyond Beck Wythop, he turned right onto the old road through Thornthwaite to Sue and John's at Braithwaite.Arriving in plenty of time for a cuppa, while Sue and John decided which bikes to go on, Roy arrived on his new carbon e-bike.
Roy having made up their minds it was out with the e-bikes, as someone had suggested going to the garden open day at Blindcrake after lunch.
Leaving Braithwaite the four made their way along the cycle path into Keswick to join A591 to Scarness before making their way through Bassenthwaite village.
Joining the A591 again, they turned left at the Castle Inn to meet up with Dianne just before Embleton, who had cycled out to meet them.
The five then continued on over Slate Fell into Cockermouth where they joined the greenway for the final push to the Brewers Fayre.Already there were Maggie, Stewart, Janet, Ivan. Tom and Dave who had cycled there, plus Steve who had driven there to meet up with missed friends.
After a good lunch and natter members left the way they had arrived, the Braithwaite trio decided to make their way to Lorton then over Whinlatter back to Braithwaite just to test out their e-bikes.
Autumn Tints Wednesday, June 26th. Allonby to Bowness on Solway by Dianne Moyes
What a turnout! It must have been the forecast of a warm dry day with light winds, the beginning of our little bit of the heatwave that has affected mainland Europe. Sixteen people gathered at the Allonby cafe for the earlier start time of 9.30 a.m. They were John, Sue, Janet, Ivan, Paul, Sue, Maggie, Stewart, Anita, John R, Tom, Maurice, Clive, Brian, Roy and me, Dianne. Maurice suggested the outward route as he was planning a short ride again because of his knee and wanted to do a loop. We went out via Westnewton then Langrigg, Bromfield and Blencogo. On reaching the Abbeytown to Wigton road Maurice turned left towards Abbeytown then left again to get to the coast, while the rest of us had to do a bit on the main road before turning left at Waver Bridge. It is a while since we used this route via Lessonhall and then on to the Wigton to Kirkbride road keeping east of Wedholme Flow which was finally saved from peat cutting in the 90’s or was it earlier.
After Kirkbride we crossed the River Wampool and then went straight across to Bowness-on-Solway where most of us decided to stop for lunch in the lovely garden of the Wallsend Tea Rooms, though some people took their packed lunches to a nearby picnic area. Sarah Bedford and her husband were already there doing a circuit which started at Watchtree. . Over lunch, it really started to warm up. The group then split up with Brian and Clive wanting to get back though I think they went round Anthorn. Maggie and Stewart decided to go straight back to Kirkbride and then take the usual route back via Abbeytown. Sue and Paul had left ahead of us to go to Campfield RSPB and just as we arrived there they set off so we did not see them again. So we were now down to 9. At Campfield we went to look at the wildflower meadow and the pond where we saw dragonflies and/or damselflies. We also went to look at the visitor facilities and decided it would make a good picnic location. By now it was really getting hot with only a gentle breeze through Newton Arlosh to Abbeytown. Stopping for a sip of water we realised the cafe next to the Abbey was open and they were very keen to look after us. We ended up sat round two big wooden picnic tables on the grass in front of the Abbey with a big pot of coffee and an enormous pot of tea enjoying the peace, the company and the sunshine. We were joined by the cyclist who lives in Abbeytown.
From there it was back to the coast the quickest way possible via Tarns, Holme St Cuthbert and Salta. The Salta Road was much quieter than last week as the coast road had reopened, in fact, there was evidence that the County Council was restoring the verges all churned up by those horrible cars. It was nearly 5.30 p.m by the time we got back to Allonby but we made the most of one of the best cycling days of the year so far.
Sunday 23rd June Club Run Stag Inn Crosby. by Roy Jackson
On a pleasantly warm morning with very little wind John and Sue M. Paul and Sue C. John R. Dianne, Tom, Clive, Ivan and Roy left Brewers Fayre a little later than the intended 9.30 am start.
First on the greenway, then Isel, where Sue Cumella stopped with a broken chain, Paul stayed with her to repair it, and said they would make their own way home.
The rest of the group carried on up the hill to Blindcrake, after crossing the A595 it was mostly downhill to Parsonby and Arkleby.
Then on to Aspatria, turning left onto the A595, then right to Hayton, then main road to Crosby Villa and the Stag at Crosby.
Tracy and Bacca were there already, after a good lunch, the group returned via Bullgill, Tallentire and Bridekirk, arriving at the Brewers Fayre about 3.30 pm. (27 miles)
Autumn Tints Wednesday 19th June Cups and Saucers Seaville.
Fifteen members made it to Allonby on a sunny morning with a slight easterly wind they were Maurice, Dianne, Ivan, Janet, Maggie, Stewart, Tom, Roy, Sue, John, Anita, John, Clive, Sue and Paul.
After the usual tea and coffee in the Allonby Cafe the group set off heading up the coast road towards Dubmill Point.
Just before the Point with a strong breeze coming of the sea they turned right to Edderside to negotiate the usually mucky road through the farm.
After leaving Edderside it was on through Jericho to Tarns where the group lost Sue and Paul, having not realised till they got Pelutho.
It was decided to carry on, knowing they knew where the lunch stop was, the group having split in the confusion came together again just before Abbeytown.
On arrival in Abbeytown Maurice said goodbye wanting to return back to Allonby because of his knee that gives him pain when he stops for any length of time.
The rest continued on to Seaville, some making the mistake of following Clive down the road to Border which leads to a dead end.
By the time they arrived at Cups and Saucers the rest were sat ordering there lunch, to be followed later by Sue and Paul.
After lunch and some healthy banter the group made a move, with the prospect of a head wind back it was agreed to follow their wheel tracks back to Abbeytown.
Joining the main road in Abbeytown it was straight into wind with Sue and Anita setting the pace on the front.
Leaving the B5302 they took a different route back, protected from the wind by the hedgerows back to Tarns.
Stopping at the crossroads at Tarns to regroup and agree Dianne's proposed route back along the coast road via Beckfoot.
With John on the front they made their way through the lanes to join the coast road just before Beckfoot, straight into the wind coming of the sea.
After a couple of miles they turned into Mawbray out of the wind, to follow the road towards Salta and back to join the coast road again.Finally the depleted group arrived back in Allonby having split up on leaving Tarns, some deciding to head straight back to Allonby.
Sunday June 16th Braithwaite to Hesket Newmarket. by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Roy’s parking area was full up for this ride and the retro teapot frequently refilled before Roy, Tom, Dianne, John R, Anita, Maggie, Stewart, Ivan and Clive set off into Keswick. Our route on the cycle path from Braithwaite took us unexpectedly into the middle of a closed off section of road for the start or finish of The Lakesman Triathlon, luckily it was not in use so we could cycle peacefully into Keswick. That was the end of the peace for a few miles, at the top of the climb at Burns some members complained about the dangers of choosing this route. The alternative via Castlerigg is not very enticing, so do we just not go this way until the cycle path to Threlkeld is rebuilt ? We turned off the A66 cycle path onto the gated road to Mungrisedale with faster riders going on ahead to open the gates of which there are plenty and some in very awkward spots. This was a lovely section and then on through Mosedale and its rose clad cottages and finally to The Crown at Hesket Newmarket. Here a table was ready and waiting thanks to our Social Secretary, Sue.
After an excellent lunch there was some discussion of the route back. Unfortunately the short cut avoiding Caldbeck that was chosen by me, I should say, involved climbing two rather steep hills, apologies to Clive in particular. We met the Caldbeck road at Parkend and then climbed steadily onto Caldbeck Common before taking the left turn to Longlands. I was very glad to see Tom stop at that junction or else he would have been down to Uldale in no time. We all know Tom is fairly new to all these lanes and more familiar with the Solway Firth, so should never be followed. We descended carefully to Overwater and then right to meet the road to Castle Inn. We were a bit shocked by some shots fired in the wood nearby as they sounded very close. At Ouse Bridge, Maggie and I (not myself, please note) turned right for home whilst the others returned to Braithwaite to their vehicles.
While the others were riding to have lunch at the Crown Inn, Hesketh Newmarket, Maurice “I want to be alone” parked his car at the lay by at Dale Bottom on the A591 and just as he was unloading his bike it started raining and did not stop until his return.
He was determined the rain was not going to stop him from riding. So he started his ride by going passed Dale Bottom Campsite to climb the track to St. Johns in the Vale Church and drop down into the Vale. After riding through the Vale he rode over and down the A591 into and headwind and into driving rain to turn onto the back side of Thirlmere to reach Hause Point. He then retraced the route as far as the other end of the lake to go straight back to his car along the A591. When he got back to the car the rain stopped and the sun appeared!!!!!!
Autumn Tints Wednesday 12th June by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Only four of us at first for coffee at Brewer’s Fayre on a rather grey and blustery day, Tom, Dianne, Roy and John Rowell. We were then joined by Paul and Sue for a quick natter although they were not planning to ride. We decided to set off down the Lorton valley and then return for lunch but once we got to Lorton the weather was less threatening so we decided to make Buttermere our lunch stop. We went to Lorton via Rogerscale and then took the main road down the valley with the wind on our backs. Once over the climb we were treated to the sight of about 8 Aston Martin open topped sports cars coming in the opposite direction. It was good to warm up in the Croft Cafe before returning the way we had come managing to keep fairly dry.
Meanwhile Maurice who still “wanted to be alone” was still after points for the Tour Competition parked his car in Shap Village to start his ride. First was a visit down the steep incline to visit the Shap Abbey ruins only to retrace his route up the hill and turn right to reach Bampton Green, Bampton and the ride up and over to Haweswater Reservoir and drop down to have a cuppa at the Haweswater Hotel. He retraced his route as far as the concrete road. At the entrance were three signs (1)”Private Road” (2)”Subsidence Danger”(3) “Have you got enough Insurance”. Knowing that the locals were still using this route and it was quite safe Maurice turned up this route to visit the Wet Sleddale Reservoir and then back to Shap and his car and to drive home.
Sunday 9th June Kirkstile Inn by Dianne Moyes and Maurice Cowley
Eight members made it to the Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, on a pleasant June Day. Three, Tom, Anita and Roy, had just got back from the Club week in Shropshire so could tell the rest of us all about it. Tracy and Bacca had had a ride in the area. Maggie and Stewart had visitors so were not on bikes. Anita and Tom had ridden from home as had Roy and Dianne. After a lovely lunch most left the way they had come but Roy had planned to do the gated road and then over Whinlatter home. Dianne decided to ride with him to the end of the gated road then drop into Lorton. The views up there across to Scotland were wonderful. Dropping into Lorton on that back road there are about 4 signs saying ‘Cyclists Please Dismount’ all ahead of a metal grille over a drainage channel. In the dry and with wide tyres there was no problem but in the wet it might be a different matter.
Meanwhile Maurice “I want to be alone” parked his car at the lay-by at Dubwath and rode across the A66 to ride up the B5291 passing the Sailing Club and Ouse Bridge to turn right at the Lakes Distillery to ride on the Isel road to turn right onto the track to ride over Setmurthey Common to reach the middle road and then take a left turn to pass the Cockermouth Golf Club to decend down Lambfoot Rake to Embleton and the ride back to his car at the lay-by at Dubwath. Maurice then drove his car to park his car at a lay-by near the Lamplugh bus stop on the A5086 to ride up to Felldyke Cottages to ride onto the track to visit Cogra Moss and then return to his car and drive to The Ennerdale Brewery Restaurant for lunch with Steve Lunt. After lunch and a good chat they both drove to their homes.
Autumn Tints Wednesday 5th June Greystoke by Maurice Cowley
Maurice “I want to be alone” was again all by himself, parked his car at Greystoke on another very cloudy and windy day threatening rain, in fact it was spasmodic rain all day!!
The ride started by going through Motherby and across the A66 to turn left to pass through Stoddah and drop down to Hutton and then to climb up to Bennethead and Wreay then to enjoy the descent down to Brackenridge Inn and the A592 main road and then onto the B5320 into Pooley Bridge and to have coffee and a scone at the Grannie???? café.
After the welcome stop the ride took along him along the B5320 through Tirril and Yamwath to turn right on to the A6 at Eamont Bridge to a left turn onto the B6262 passing by the Brougham Hall and to the next break at the Brougham Castle where he had coffee and his packed lunch.
Next was crossing the river and passing under the A66 to reach Penrith but taking the cycle path alongside the A66 to and then turn up Mile Lane to visit the Greystoke Pillar monument. After this it was a return to Greystoke via Newton Rigg, Newton ReignyLaithes and Blencow.
Sunday 2th June by Maurice Cowley
Maurice “I want to be alone” was really now alone, all the riding members were either touring Shropshire or doing other other things. So on this day when the weather was cold,cloudy and windy he parked his car at his brothers house in Seascale to have a ride with him to Ravenglass and return via Santon Bridge. Just as he was taking his bike off the car it started raining. The ride was then called off to wait for a better day.