Jim's really good ride in the heat

Set off going along Barton Road then Newlands Road heading up and over Posterngate. After dropping down into Caton turned right over Caton Green to join the main road up the valley. Eventually came to the Highway Man where I turned right heading towards the dales.

At the little hamlet went over the little wooden bridge. There is a notice saying “no cyclist! footpath only” so bike on shoulder made me a pedestrian and I walked over the bridge(there is no such sign on the far side!!).

Crossed the main road(which was very quiet) and went up the old roman road but took the second left to drop down to Casterton Golf Club. Onwards to a reasonably quiet Devils Bridge(loads of motorcyclists) then made a quick call in Booths to stock up on water. Back across the main road through Biggins then over Hutton Roof to drop down Dalton Lane into Burton.

Usual route from Burton to Holme then Moss Lane to the A6. Up and over Slackhead, down through the deer park and followed the shore road to Arnside.

A quick break in Arnside then up the hill to pass Holgates then into Silverdale.

From Silverdale it was a familiar route home via Warton Crag(round not over), Crag Bank, Bolton le Sands, Arncliffe Lane, Haverbreaks and home. Thank goodness in the heat that it was I opted for the flatter northern parts and not the stinking hills of the Fylde.

Jim Gardner