Eden Valley Cycling UK

Sorry this is such a late post... I will be leaving Melmerby at 9.30 tomorrow morning (the cafe is  open from 9 if you want a coffee before the start) and taking a direct-ish 14 mile route to Larch Cottage at Melkinthorpe for 11s. From there, I will take a fairly circuitous route including Penrith and Langwathby to return home to Melmerby. Estimated total distance 30 - 35 miles. I can't think of a suitable lunch stop so you can either stock up at Larch Cottage (eating bacon sandwiches usually works for Nigel), bring your own to eat en route or (my favourite) plan a stop at Langwathby shop for an ice cream to get you home - or you can do all three! Despite the late publication of this post, I hope I won't be on my own tomorrow.. Alison

 Despite the temptation to go to Yorkshire on Yorkshire day the weather looks better N. So I am proposing a run to Haltwhistle and back. Starting at 0930 in Melmerby. Let me know/ text if you expect to come on 07711842885 Looping along the E side of the S Tyne from Alston to Haltwhistle and returning Lanercost Talkin and the fellside. After Hartside mainly just lumpy 96km(60mi) 1500m ascent.

 Wednesday ride 28/07/21.  09.30 Dalston car park,  a run out around the flat lands, just under 100km, easy to shorten on the day. Rides · Ride with GPS above should be the route, please txt or call  me if riding  Martin  07531 211 513 

Please have a look at my blog earlier today on the issue of traffic on the C2C Strawberry Hill Penrith, if you have not already done so. Penrith Cycle and Walking Plan : ( Google Search: ' Cycling and Walking in Cumbria'; Environment and Planning; (Cumbria CC website with introduction showing other towns in Cumbria where consultation is well advanced and Penrith ‘Have your say on cycling and walking networks’ – proceed with this link.' The consultation closes on the 6th August - not much time. It is part, hopefully, of setting up proper provision for cyclists in and around the Penrith area (as for the other parts of the County); the Government is providing funding for significant infrastructure - but it has to be clearly thought through. There is a questionnaire to complete. Please, please do have a go. What has been thought of does not come over strongly to suggest a need for cycling provision - getting around town and to / from it linking with surrounding villages.   I am

Hello All. This ride will leave Greystoke carpark at 09.30, and go round the Northern Fells, and visit Buttermere. The route is Caldbeck, Ulldale, Embleton, Lorton, Whinlatter, Keswick, Threlkald via the stone circle and back to Greystoke. Lots of possible coffee and lunch stops on the route. About 55 miles. Please text 07810751189. Should be a bit cooler than of late. Phew! Phil.

We seem to be in a time of activity on roads and routes in our area. C2C route: there is a proposal to set up an intensive sheep farm on the route between Penrith and Langwathby - 'Strawberry Hill'. The planning application describes intention to erect a large building for  'husbandry of hundreds' of sheep; the application acknowledges that the road has dangers yet the application describes an intended highly mechanised operation i.e. large vehicles being used; it requires a 6 metre width of access track. Detail can be seen on Eden District Council website - planning section reference:    21/0441 Site address  LAND OFF STAGSTONES ROAD LOW COTE GHYLL EDENHALL PENRITH . No closing date for representations appears on the EDC Website for this but the application was made in May 2021. If we are to make representations we need to do this very soon. Please would you contact me if you have any thoughts for me. I will be Blogging other issues over the next few days

 In the Cycle Tracks of the Romans & Border Reivers Starting   at   the war memorial in   Rickerby Park, Carlisle (free car parking). Route through Houghton, Kirklinton & heading northwards up to the England/Scotland border near Kershopefoot, before crossing the border & onto Newcastleton, Scotland. Returning south via Bewcastle, Askerton & Birdoswald Roman Fort. Then Lanercost, Walton, Irthington, Newby East, Crosby on Eden, Linstock & back to Rickerby Park (70 mile). Lunch stop at Newcastleton (28 mile) where there are 2 cafes, a Spar & other 'corner shops' plus pubs. Or BYO picnic on the Riverside. Coffee stop at Birdoswald cafe (51 mile) or Lanercost cafe (55 mile). Between Carlisle & Newcastleton & Newcastleton to Birdoswald, with nowhere to replenish supplies, it is advisable to carry plenty fluids, some rations, plus sunblock as the weather is forecast to be hot with lots of sunshine To view the route or download a gpx file click  >HERE

Hello All. This ride will leave Tebay sports ground NY618045 at 9.30. We will head out to Killington, Kirkby Lonsdale, Barbon, Dent for lunch, Garsdale Head, Ravenstonedale, Tebay. Some hills involved! About 60 miles. I hope to get back to Tebay for 4.30 and  anyone who wants to, can join me in Penrith, to watch the sprint in Paris unfold from about 5 ish. Please text me on 07810751189 if you are coming.

 I will be leaving Melmerby Village Bakery after coffee around 11.30 on Sunday. The plan is to travel along the fellside via Dufton, Keisley and Murton, skirting round Appleby and returning via Long Marton with a late lunch stop at Cafe Velo in Temple Sowerby. When I did this route without the detour to Temple Sowerby it was just under 34 miles with 1357 feet of climbing. As with all club rides, the pace will be that of the slowest rider (probably me going uphill); it will be steady/moderate.  Please text me on 07500 564922 if you are hoping to come. I don't use my mobile phone for conversations because of poor fellside reception; if you want a chat, please send your number and I will phone you back. Alison

Rosie is cycling from Beacon  Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith, leaving at 9.30, and heading to the coffee stop at Lowther Castle via Great Strickland and Newby, for 11'ses. 

Meet in Dalston 09:30. Route will include a bit of urban cycling through Carlisle as we make our way to Talkin Tarn via Brampton for a refreshment break (20 miles or so). We will then go along the fell side before dropping down to Lazonby to cross the river and return back to Dalston. Total distance of about 51 miles. Text me on 07921 297 045. The weather looks to be fair. Cheers, Bill

I plan to cycle round Skiddaw on Sunday so I may as well put it down as a club run,   The ride will leave Dalston at 10am.   The route will be Welton, Warnell Fell and refreshments stop at Uldale.   Then Bassenthwaite and the Keswick to Threlkeld cycle path returning to Dalston via Mungrisedale.   We may stop at Threlkeld for more grub.   The distance is approx 52 miles.   Text me on 07709710301 if coming.    The weather does not look promising.

 I am planning to leave Melmerby shortly after 9.30 to cycle along the fellside in a 12 mile loop to the cafe stop at Temple Sowerby. Route returning to Melmerby to be decided after coffee. You are welcome to join me. Approx distance around 30 miles. I have tried to enter it on the runs list but so far it seems without success. Alison (07500 564922 if you want to text)

 The ride will be from Dalston car park.  Route will be to Wreay, Southwaite, Lazonby, Great Salkeld, Bowscar, Plumpton, Middlescough & Raughtonhead.   Probably an early lunch at Plumpton Garden Centre.   Text me on 07709710301  if you will be coming.    

 Wed 7 July at 9.30 from Shap Car Park. Down to Sedburgh then back via Mallerstang and up towards Appleby . Bring your own food . Text me on 07810346838.                                                                             David H

  The Solway 'flatty' ride  Leaving from Dalston for a nice, easy, flattish ride around the Solway. Taking in Little Orton, Beaumont, Burgh by Sands, Bowness on Solway, Anthorn, Biglands & back to Dalston. Possible refreshment stops at Bowness & at Watchtree Nature Reserve. The weather forecast for Sunday, at present, is for warm temperatures with little breeze but light rain possible at times. This route is easily shortened (or lengthened) if necessary. If you would like to join me text 07855534727. Please add your name. The route can be viewed & a gpx file can be downloaded  > HERE<