So,
having spotted the mistake in the book, it’s a quick revisit to Wrynose. This
time there is no mistake. To be sure, we ticked it today from both sides. In
fact, every hill was done twice, as it was an out and back trip.
Having
cycled in from home, The Beast, the Descender and I met up in Keswick and
headed off. The target, 31 miles away, Eskdale and the cafe and the bend of the
La’ll Ratty. Hopefully today wouldn’t bring a repeat of Dene’s near death
experiences on the Lakeland Loop, but instead, a pleasant, though energetic
ride out. And so it proved, with no major mishaps on the way to our first photo
stop at the Three Shire Stone, for evidence of another ascent of Wrynose. The
only moment of note – the descender getting burnt off by a girl on Wall End!
The
drop down into Cockley Beck and then up over Hardknott passed swiftly, and
after a momentary lack of concentration from Dene just above Troman’s Corner,
we arrived at the lunch stop.
Having
filled up with his customary soup, the Descender sought another way home that
was less arduous. Unlike last week, there would be no chance of running out of
steam!!
The
ride back was great. Lots of hills and great views down in Little Langdale and
then Langdale. Having dragged ourselves back over Dunmail, we finished with a
blast along Thirlmere back to Keswick.
All
was topped off with a piece of the best Bakewell tart ever. Thanks Ems!
72
miles 2240m
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