Sunday 5 November 2 bike ride to Thirlmere

By geoff

 As you may know, the quiet road to the west of Thirlmere, which is of particular importance to cyclists seeking to avoid the busy A591, has been closed by United Utitlies for 2 years following Storm Arwen  on 'safety grounds' and has been the subject of an application for permanent closure. The 'Keep Thirlmere Open' campaign has sprung up which we have supported locally and our national body, Cycling UK, has also signalled its opposition to the road closure.

There is a proposal for a Gathering on Sunday, including walkers and cyclists, to 'contemplate' the lake and the proposals to limit access to it. Cyclists are being asked to meet at the Legburthwaite Car Park, leaving there at 10.45 to ride across the Dam, down past Armboth to gather at the fences near Rough Crag where there will  be a rally from 11.30 am. This is to be a peaceful, responsible and legal rally - no damage, no trespassing and no litter.

As there is likely to be pressure on local parking, I am proposing to set off from Keswick, meeting at the Keswick Museum. Even Google knows how slowly I will be cycling up the hill to Castle Rigg stone circle (meet me at the top) so I propose to set off at 9.45 which should see us at Legburthwaite at 10.30. After the rally we will go north to Threlkeld with a possible stop at the cafe there before taking the old railway off road trail back to Keswick.

There is likely to be quite a bit of hanging around and so make sure you have enough extra layers to wear as well as something to eat. Plenty of the club strip in evidence would be a bonus. 

Give me a ring if you want to know more. You can text or message to let me know you're coming. 

I don't think we'll be alone...

Alison (07500 564922)


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