Day Seven – Friday

Paul was up before me today and nipped out early to take this interesting picture of a spiders web.

Photo - P.Moulding

I woke up with a thick head. It’s probably got something to do with last nights cider.

We checked our chain tensions and Pauls needed tightening for the second time this week. Mine was still fine mainly due to the fact that it’s only two months old I suspect.

We set off south on the A291 to Ambleside, turning right onto the A593. Between Coniston water and Broughton-in-Furness the A593 is an excellent twisty road, but because of the width it’s best to keep your speed down. Most of the way we only managed 40 mph, but we did get up to 60 on one short straight.

Luncheon was taken in a road side lay-by again. I had yet more sausages & bacon, washed down with tea. However, Paul opted for a double cheese burger with onions and black pudding.

From there we headed north on the A595 for about 2 miles and turned off onto an un-classified road sign posted to Ulpha. From there the road climbed up between several mountains. At the highest point we stopped to take EVEN MORE PHOTOS!!!

Photos - C.C.Pittock

Photos - P.Moulding

Continuing on our journey of discovery, the road dropped down to a river and met another road which came down very steeply from Hardknot pass.

Photos - C.C.Pittock

We carried on through Wrynose pass and the road started to drop down quite a steeply in front of us. The views were superb, but there was nowhere for us to stop and enjoy it photographically. Avoiding cars coming up the incline and sheep with no road sense, we finally reached Ambleside. It was then a short hop on the A591 back to Keswick.

After a quick wash and brush up and it was time for us to pack up our wares ready for an early start on the homeward journey tomorrow. We of course found the time to polish off the remainder of our beer.

Photo - C.C.Pittock

At 7:30pm we walked into Keswick for dinner. After an extensive survey of all the eating establishments, we decided on the Lake Road Inn. This proved to be a mistake as their Cumberland sausage had no flavour at all and the vegetables had been boiled to within an inch of their lives. As a consequence, I can recommend that you eat somewhere else.

On our way back to the caravan site, we again stopped at St. Johns church to take some photos. This time arty night shots.

Photos - C.C.Pittock

Photos - P.Moulding

We decided to walk back via the road as it was far too dark to safely negotiate the woodland route. There was time for a quick cup of tea, a review of the evening photos and a return to the nightmare that is packing to go home.

Mileage Stats

Today = 75 miles
Total so far = 612 miles