Weather forecast quite good (the odd shower but bright and breezy) Route from Langwathby along the fellside to Hallbankgate for stop at the hub and then on to Alston and back over Hartside. details 55mi and 1251m ascent. See below and GPX
It would be good to have some company!
Start 0930 Langwathby Green Text: 07711 842885
Note 10.00 start from Langholm Townhead car park by river.
North west to cross the river at Bentpath then back over at Westerkirk Mains for Balliehill and Castle O'er to Eskdalemuir and lunch at Eskdalemuir Community Hub (open...for snacks, soup etc. or BYO) then return via Sandyford, Boreland and Paddockhole.
40 miles, quiet roads.
Please TEXT if you'd like to join us!
07437 217187,
Cheers, Gill S
A 70 mile, fairly flattish, ride starting at 09:30 from Dalston & heading, on quiet roads, over to the coast at Allonby. Then following the coast north through Silloth, Abbeytown, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Great Orton & back to Dalston.
Lunch at Silloth. Coffee at Bowness on Solway.
Map & GPX file >> HERE <<
Let me know on 07855534727 (text or WhatsApp) if you fancy joining me.
Cheers, John H
Rosie will lead a ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by. Leave at 9.30 and ride about15 miles to Morland for coffee/brunch. Returning by a different 15 miles. Route yet to be decided!
Leaving Dalston at 9.30 and heading out to Talkin Tarn via Wetheral. BYO elevenses and either BYO lunch or cafe at Talkin. Return via Armathwaite. 43 miles at a moderate pace and all welcome.
Text 07906896503
Hi folks,
Gauging interest in a post Easter meet as we used to have in those Halcyon pre-covid days!
Please advise answers / comments / insults to: lesandruth@gmail.com
Note this will be sent to all via email and also
posted on the blog.
DATES – Easter April 15-18th and bank holiday May 2nd which suggests April 23rd to 30th (Sat
changeover, though some places Friday) or pre Easter eg 11th to 18th;
earlier in April could be cold! May 7th
to 14th also possible. Please advise preference / comments.
VENUE: for those who are likely to attend, confirm ok
with Ellesmere which was the venue we cancelled due to covid, but if not state
at least one other preference.
Note I have not checked availability with the Ellesmere lodge venue.
Rosie is leading a 2 bike ride from Beacon Edge Cemetery lay-by, Penrith at 9.30, going by Newton Rigg to Greystoke and Pooley Bridge for 11ses/early lunch. returning by Lowther. 30 miles.
I am leading a 3 bike ride from Kirkby Stephen public carpark, off Christian Head near the Grammar School, starting at 9.30. Going over Tan Hill to Grinton, Castle Bolton, Hawes, Buttertubs, and back to Kirkby Stephen. 60 miles and a bit hilly!
I'm going up to Kilhope Cross (hopefully) to watch the tour go through if anyone is interested text me and maybe meet up on the way or out there. They are due to go through at 1330 ish
Geoff
Rosie and myself are going to lead a 2 bike ride to the picnic leaving Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30. We will do a loop through Skelton and Armathwaite, to arrive at the stone circle in time for the club gathering. About 28 miles to get there.
Sunday 12th September Club Picnic - I'm cycling from Carlisle to Brampton, Hallbankgate, Alston, over Hartside & onto Long Meg Stone Circle. If anyone wants to cycle with me, or meet somewhere on route, that would be great. I don't mind travelling 'off course' to meet. Message me 07855534727 to make arrangements. Cheers.
John H
Meet at Long Meg stone circle by Little Salkeld on Sunday from 12:30 for a picnic.
Come by yourself, or better still, come along with others. There are spaces on the Runs List (or use WhatsApp) to publicise your plans and let others know. Bring your own food, enjoy some good company and catch up with people you haven't seen for a while.
Bill
Newcastleton & Kielder Lakeside Way Trail (with options)
Option 1 09:30 from Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, to Kielder Castle (15 miles) & then around Kielder Water on the Lakeside Way trail (26 miles) returning to Newcastleton by same route. 56 miles total. Free parking at Douglas Square, Newcastleton. There are 2 cafes, convenience stores, pubs & public toilets available.
Option 2. Just the round Kielder Lakeside Way route, (26 miles) meet at Kielder Castle (approx) 11.00 hours for coffee. There are also options to trim a few miles off the Lakeside Way trail if required.
The Lakeside Way follows the 26 mile Kielder Water shoreline. A unique, beautiful cycling experience accessing the most scenic parts of the lake shore on a multi-user, traffic free, trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders & wheelchair users & clearly signposted all the way. The surface is finely crushed, heavily compacted, well drained gravel & is rideable on any type of bike though, in my opinion, sturdy tyres of 28c & above with some tread is best. The trail is NOT FLAT with a couple of short sharp inclines on the north side but nothing serious. Caution required in places. 3 to 3 & a half hours round (approx) including photo stops & refreshments.
There are cafes/restaurants/bars & toilets at Kielder Castle, Tower Knowe (13 mile) & Leaplish Waterside Park (20 mile). Or BYO for a picnic on the shore.
Kielder should be quiet as all schools have returned & it is mid week. The weather forecast (at this time) is looking good. Parking is PAY & DISPLAY at Kielder Castle. There are public toilets, bike hire/shop & though the cafe is closed there is an 'outside' catering unit.
It would be great to have some company on the ride. If you fancy joining me text 07855534727. Please include your name & where you will join the ride. Apologies for the long read.
Cheers, John H
Route & GPX file >> HERE << (though simple to navigate without).