10th September 2009 - Elterwater for Loughrigg Terrace

Grant, Jamie, Ian, John, Chris M, Neil, Joel and CT met up at Elterwater, some travelling through roadworks and closed roads to get here! After a bit of fettling at the start we set off for the usual route, head out past the pub, over the road and up the hill via a few off-road paths, not too bad a start. Then past the YHA and down the side track overlooking great views of the tarn and fells, tee off right towards the caves, a bit o'fun and a puncture for CT, quick fix and onwards, along the under Loughrigg road and then the climb up and over the fell, getting darker, not too bad, then along the tarn, past the YHA gardens and back for the downhill over the fell, watch out for a tricky bit on the left hand side (just ask Jamie about the blood!), then back for beer and chips, not too bad for the end of summer. Next ride is at Gilpin Bridge for a quick sprint and a meal afterwards.