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Clinging on tightly
Location
Over the Hill
There's a super route around Skiddaw by Caldbeck (cafe in Caldbeck). OS map (sheet 90) is your friend and worth every penny. Gated road from Scales (just on the A66) to Mungrisdale is a gem. Then make your way on yellow roads (OS yellow) to Caldbeck. Head for Uldale and emerge on the A591 (not very busy). The loop off that road by Scarness is worth the detour. Not many tourists find these lanes although Calbeck attracts some.
 
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ufkacbln

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I toured the Cumbria border a few years ago.

I consumed over 60 Cumberland sausages of various provenance in the ten days!
 
Rickshaw Phil

Rickshaw Phil

Overconfidentii Vulgaris
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Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Pale Rider said:
I think there's a newish cycle path from Ambleside to Coniston which you might be able to include in your travels.

Decent, high-end bike shop in Ambleside - Biketreks.

The website includes a route advice section.

I'd post a link, but the site doesn't want to open for me at the minute - a google of the obvious will get you there.
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The signed Ambleside to Coniston cycle route is pretty rough in a couple of places. The OP would want a bike that'll handle a bit of off-road to try it. An alternative starting from Ambleside would be to follow the signed route as far as Skelwith Fold then turn towards the the Drunken Duck at Barngates and over Hawkshead Hill.

There's another good bike shop tucked away in Ambleside - Ghyllside Cycles.
 
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Stu Smith

Stu Smith

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Location
Lancashire
Well today as finally arrived:wahhey: Car and caravan loaded and coupled up. Bikes secured on the roof, bit of OCD kicked in checked that they were secure four times :wacko:

Thanks all for the new routes will certainly be trying them out. My better half as just mentioned this break is not all about cycling is she mad:crazy:

One more cuppa and we are off:hello:
 
Arjimlad

Arjimlad

Tights of Cydonia
Location
South Glos
Enjoy ... my family & I had a super week staying in Patterdale at Easter. Some good rides to be had... Thirlmere western shore is lovely.
 
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Stu Smith

Stu Smith

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Location
Lancashire
Geese where did that week go !?!
Had great time the weather didn't want to play ball but hey we were in the lake district..
Decided to go the opposite way round than originally planned for my Kirkstone Pass adventure..
Started from Troutbeck down the A66 to Keswick followed the Tour of Britain route through Keswick not as many crowds cheering me on though:tongue:
Took the route round Thilmere as suggested by @theloafer met what looked like a club ride coming the opposite way all said hello or waved a hand:thumbsup:
Dropped back onto the A591 and onto Ambleside where a picked up "The Struggle" so so aptly named and I did struggle:heat: only stopped once but getting going again was really hard, that made me more determined not to stop again until I reached the Kirkstone Inn.
Took a well deserved breather on the way down into Patterdale seemed to be constantly on the brakes almost daring myself to go for it but never being on the road before was unsure of what was coming up round the next bend or how steep the bend was :whistle:
Started to feel pleased with myself as I rode alongside Ullswater, little did I know what little surprise was in store...
Turned left onto the A5091 sign posted Troutbeck. It just kept going up and up Park Brow, Means Brow and Mell fell. My legs were done my heart was nearly forcing its way out of my chest, I kept saying to myself that it would level off after the next bend,sometimes it did, then round the next bend I'd be out of the saddle and climbing again..
Finally reached the summit and what a wonderful sight befell my eyes the caravan site and it was all down hill:dance:Arrived back at the caravan to be greeted with" you've been a while the dogs have been waiting to go for a walk":wacko:..
Had a cuppa and reflected on the ride and had a inner glow..
We did take the dogs for a walk but not as far as they would have liked:whistle:
 
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