Only three of us on the ride today, probably due to the weather forecast! We had a great ride over to Littondale though, in spite of the heavy showers and very strong headwind on the return leg.
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| It was actually dry as we unloaded the bikes from our cars, this was only temporary! |
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| Back on the Pennine Way, having ridden on the road from Clapham over to Helwith Bridge. we then road the long ascent up Long Lane, before a short downhill to Dale Head. |
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| A short stretch of tarmac and we took to the byway across the flanks of Fountains Fell and Darnbrook Fell. |
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| Its a lovely old track, which contours the fell before descending into Littondale, its been a good year for Buttercups |
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| The River Skirfare was in flood, this portion of the river is often bone dry, but not today |
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| Our route back was over Arncliffe Cote another old track. big old "gatestoops". There is a good reason why Ian has his trousers round his knees..... |
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Approaching Streetgate.
Our route back from here led round Malham Tarn then a little tarmac, before dropping into Silverdale and climbing back out to cross over to Long Lane via Moor Head Lane. From here we rode back on the road to Clapham. |
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