3 Of us met up near the Red Lion, Lowick; Charlie, Jamie and CT. We headed west for a circuit of Tottlebank, although we kept to the southern bridleway for a change and headed out past Birch Bank, there was about 2-4" of snow and it was not all frozen, so some mud in places, over Long rig and re-join the bridleway near Giants Grabe over the fell road and down the fell to Fell Gate, this is normally a quick descent but a little different in snow and there were a few wipe-outs, luckily soft landings and apparently very funny for the person watching behind! Turn right at the lane and enjoy the cold downhill ride (plenty of wind-chill factor).
Now up past Spunham wood, past Green Moor and up the climb back up to High Kep then back to the fords and back via Tottlebank, past the farm trying not to disturb the sheep and back to the cars for a warm up. Hard work in places but rewarding finding the grip. No pub stop, next Thursday ride is from Hawkshead (park by school).
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