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by MrPrice
Fri, Apr 03, 2015 10:28
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Morning all,

I'm in the Lake District (Armathwaite, CA4) on a family holiday next week and will be taking the bike with me for some early morning rides.

On my list is the Great Dun Fell - it's not near enough for me to fit in a round trip on the bike so will be driving part of the way. Anyone on here suggest some lead in routes, maybe 5 miles(ish).

Any other route recommendations appreciated!

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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matticoops | 9 years ago
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Another ride you might wish to try is the Alston Loop:

Armathwaite-Staffield-Renwick-Hartside-Alston-Slaggyford-Halton lea Gate-Talkin- Castle Carrock- Hornsby-Armathwaite.

About 42 miles- Good route- some of which is going to be in Tour of Britain this year with their ascent of Hartside.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Armathwaite- I live nearby and its a great place to ride...

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MrPrice replied to matticoops | 9 years ago
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Cheers! I was thinking of a route out to Talkin Tarn, think Talkin is a couple of miles before that? Will take a look at those routes but won't have GPS easily readable when on the move (phone shoved in back pocket).

I've been to Armathwaite three years in a row now, this'll be the first time I've taken the bike. Opportunities to get lost and probably a real challenge in trying to not look at the scenery too much! Hopefully will get a few hills in as part of my training for VeloWales.

Cheers for all the replies, great stuff!

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MrPrice | 9 years ago
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Cheers for the route! Not sure about Hardknott or Kirkstone just yet but do want to challenge myself.

Will see how brave I'm feeling when there!

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Velo_Dom | 9 years ago
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Kirkstone Pass from the Ulswater/Patterdale side dropping down into Windmere is a tough climb and cracking decent.
Then if your feeling really brave you can return the way you came via "the struggle"

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sm | 9 years ago
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Ooh, enjoy. A lovely ride (although not as challenging as Simon Warren suggests in his book. You I cycled there from Keswick and you can see the route I took here: https://app.strava.com/activities/23313782

I hope you get a misty day, not because I want to spoil the view for you, but because the place is eerie when climbing up into the cloud and reaching the big satellite station. Great ride, enjoy. You also going to do Hardknott?

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