Riverside Cycling

On Tuesday I had a day off from work and decided to get the bike out and go for a ride along by the river. It was a cool day but dry (no sign of rain), so got the panniers on the bike as i thought I might as well do a bit of light grocery shopping while out, instead of taking the car later.
I set off about 10am and decided to head to Sedgwick just outside Kendal. I cycled along by the river before picking up the cycle path for about 2 miles and then headed along the road to Natland. This is a quiet country road with very little cars; from there I continued along to Sedgwick then picked up the river for a mile before heading towards Crooklands still sticking to the quiet roads. From Crooklands I picked up the A65 back towards Kendal. I then called into Asda for the shopping that was needed and then back along the cycle path and stopped by the river for a break, whilst sitting on the bench seat I watched a salmon jump the weir heading up river to breed, soon after I set off home. This was a ride of about 14 miles, the longest I have cycled in a long time, so when I got home I put away the shopping and then had a very nice warm relaxing bath to soothe the aches and pains.

Planning Ahead

I have not been on the computer much over the last week due to planning ahead for next year’s cycling, walking and fishing trips. There will be a combination of Walking and Fishing and Cycling and fishing.
I have had the maps and guide books spread out on the floor for the last week when I have not been at work, looking at possible walks and bike rides with some fishing thrown in.
So far I have only come up with a couple of possible walks, the first is a walk up to Alcock Tarn for some brown trout fishing, the second is a trip to Buttermere with a walk up Red Pike to the tarn situated at about 1500ft, which is reputed to be full of small brown trout which take freely and give lively sport.
I will continue to do more planning for next season’s brown trout, I need to find some locations that are within a reasonable cycling distance but which may include an overnight camp.