Millennium Bridge to Kirkby Lonsdale on Thursday 4 July

Lancaster and South Lakes CTC Kirkby Lonsdale ride 04.07.24

Over a dozen riders left the Millenium bridge in Lancaster on a grey Thursday morning.

We took our usual route up Kellet Lane to Nether Kellet but turned left to enjoy a fast descent into Carnforth.

Elevenses was early, at Truck Haven, we were away for about eleven, taking the lanes through Borwick and Priest Hutton. The route took us north on the A6070 to Burton in Kendal, and we turned right soon after in Clawthorpe to head over Hutton Roof. We were fortunate having a tail wind, a typical South Westerly, as we so often get in our area, which helped blow us up the steep incline. Fortunately, the rain stayed off, so we could enjoy the views towards Ingleton. Soon after, we were descending quickly into Kirkby Lonsdale for lunch. Some riders went to Casterton Golf Course, while others enjoyed soup at the Bakery in the town.

While we were in the café, we couldn’t help noticing a heavy downpour outside. The plan had been to return over Hutton Roof, however, the wind was also getting stronger, in addition to the rain, so most riders headed directly back via Arkholmeand Halton. This is an attractive road with some good views, but today we were struggling to avoid been blown off our bikes, so our safety was our main priority. Fortunately, we arrived home ok having covered a distance of thirty-twomiles.

“Anyone who is interested in joining us can find information about our regular club rides on Thursdays and Sundays on our website:  www.ctclancaster.org.uk.”

Paul Rodman