Two turned up at the new start time of 6:15. They had found out that the charge for Hawkshead car park was £3 so it was decided to de-camp to Moor Top. A note was left on the tree opposite Ian’s favourite parking space just in case he arrived late. So, eventually Charlie, Neil, Grant Jamie, Chris M and John set off. We started on the Northface trail downhill section but just after the first boardwalk Charlie had a puncture. There were many derisive remarks aimed at the self healing tube. It emerged from the rear tyre spewing green liquid and was eventually deposited in a sealed bag to be taken back for analysis by Dr Jim. A minute or two later down the track Chris was found in the trees – a hard landing - and as a result was suffering for the rest of the ride. We continued to follow the north face trail (the single track climb out of the Grizedale Centre) but when we got to the turn for Parkamoor (anticlockwise direction) it was decided to add this loop. From about Rowan Tree Dub (nearest place name on the map) we took the green lanes around Mustard Hill back down towards the visitor centre and then almost immediately the bridleway back up to fire roads on the top. Back to Moor Top via fire roads and bridleways as the light was beginning to fade. Not really a good location for chips and a drink so we headed home.
Next ride is the Ullswater shore ride, meet at Hartsop village, the car park at the far end for a most excellant adventure.
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