4th January 2018 - Gilpin

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Yes a new year and so some new rides, George was there, Jamie and CT cycled out and Grant came along to say hello, he looked like he might ride, but wellies don't go with SPDs, someone forgot his cycle shoes and went home...There was a risk of a light shower, but the stars did come out, we set off up the road to the Lyth valley hotel where we attempted to ride up the bridleway opposite the hotel, I am sure we used to get further up in the old days;) actually the hedges had been cut so no excuse there, but there was damp mud and slippy limestone everywhere! Carry on up the track and tee off left and head over the tops, we eventually got out west and could start to see civilisation, but could not work out exactly where! We dropped down near to Beck Head and headed back via white scar and then back to the pub for a quick refresh, they had the stove on and we had the place to ourselves (dry January it seems;), George headed to his car and we cycled home, a bit muddy in places but a clear night in the end.
Next ride TBC
No pics as it was cold and dark, so here are some pics of Garburn this weekend;

Looking back to Windermere

Troutbeck Park valley

Snow snow on the tops, ice on the bridleway