10th November 2011 - Lowick for Parkamoor

George, Neil, Ian, Chris M, Grant, Charlie and CT met up at the Red Lion, Lowick and headed to Nibthwaite Grange and the warm up hill climb of Bletherbarrow Lane to get the descent to Ickenthwaite, this was great with many puddles to splash through, race around and get stuck in, the descent was excellant with a few tricky sections and the river bed type channel near the end requiring quick decisions and reflexes! All down safely, then along Corker land the up through Grizedale to join the bridleway up to Parkamoor, this involves some steady climbing, walking and good bike handling, once at the top just endure some more puddles (some deep!) to get to the start of the Parkamor descent down to Nibthwaite. Just remember to watch for the 4x4 tracks and not too get stuck in the ruts, there were views of Conistion water in the moon light and the rocky sections are always a test, try not to dab! after the mid-rocky tester comes the fast blast down to Nibthwaite, re-group and spin along the lanes back to the cars. A great mild evening, the pub was packed with musicians, but we headed home for a wash down. Next ride is Haverthwaite.