Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Start at Armwathwaite Bridge at 9.30. 45 miles, quite hilly The route goes up to Hartside and down to Melberby to join the cafe stop around 11.15. Then along the fell road to Kirkland and back via Milburn, Newbiggin, Langwathby and Kirkoswald. Route GPX  HERE garmin gpx  HERE Please text me to let me know you are coming on 07557 878594. I am temporarily without WhatsApp but can pick up textx ok. I will find WhatsApp messages on Jane's phone but not on the day. See you there! David Fenna

 Hi It's going to be a fab day on Wednesday - sunny and little wind...Yipee! A fantastic time to ride up Tan Hill. Start from main free car park in Kirkby Stephen at 9.30am. (From A66 into Kirkby and right at the round about .. car park is on the left not far up the hill) Stop at Tan Hill Pub for a quick coffee stop then onto Reeth. Stopping at the Dales Centre for lunch. Then back via Gunnerside, Keld and Nateby. Total Distance 60 miles Updated Route  here Text or Whatsapp me if you are coming. Adella 07957 325321

 Hi Folks. For those of you who don’t follow the WhatsApp threads. A group of us are signing up to a Marmot Tour of the Picos next May. If you are interested check out the club WhatsApp for more information.  10 interested already and I am holding 15 places until Monday. Cheers. Phil

Just a reminder that there will be a chance to catch up with Janet and Paul at the Pot Place. They hope to be there from 11.00 so a good time for a coffee and chat.

I am going to lead Nigel’s ride from Greta Central Avenue car park, leaving at 9.30 on Wednesday. The route is a flat 65 miles and lunch is at the Crichton campus. Route is  Here Please message 07810751189 if you are joining Rosie and I.

 Pump found in the Car Park at Langwathby VH at about the time of the Challenge Rides. Claimants contact Pam Radcliffe or contact me for details            

    Hi all, Our Club Weekend Outing to Osmotherley, North Yorkshire Moors, is just 5 weeks away! For those of you still considering coming … I have checked on the Cote Gyhll website and there is still availability for 4 th to 7 th September. As a reminder, Cote Gyhll is no longer running as a Hostel but a B&B. They also have apartments to let and camping on site. If you want to book there here are the details: https://www.coteghyll.com Tel: 01609 883425 There are 2 hotels/pubs offering accommodation: The Golden Lion  https://goldenlionosmotherley.co.uk/ The Queen Catherine Hotel  https://queen-catherine.yorkshire-hotel.com/en/ Otherwise there are plenty of B&B's, AirBnB's or holiday cottages you can search on depending on your preference either in Osmotherley or in neighbouring villages.   Like last year, it will be a fantastic weekend of cycling! Both Road cycling and gravel cycling are available from the site.  Will p...

  Hi all, hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday, starting at 09:30.  The ride will start and finish in Culgaith, next to the school and opposite the rec, what-three-words ///crispier.contexts.nuptials.  There is space to park between the school and the recycling bins, or on the road next to the rec.  The 101km route goes south to Orton, east to Kirkby Stephen and Brough then back north via Appleby .  Lunch stop planned for Owens Framshop nr Kirkby, and could stop at Orton for coffee and Appleby for ice cream.  There is approx. 1040m of climbing according to Garmin Connect.  I added Course points to the gpx for Orton, Owens and Appleby.   ROUTE HERE.     There might be roadworks in Kings Meaburn (expect to be able to get through) and it looks like Doomgate might be shut in Appleby (if so then we will use the main road).   Please text or WhatsApp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary...

 A steady ride to Dufton for coffee or early lunch. All welcome. Please let me know if you want to join this ride on 07818241833 text or whats app. My route comes back by Culgaith but could be changed to come back by Cliburn.  Rosie    https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/482997834

Janet and Paul are visiting Cumbria from their home in Corsica between August 5th and 10th. Hope you can join them on Friday 7th August at the Pot Place from about 10.30 onwards. It will be a good opportunity for members who know them to catch up.

The ride on Sunday 26th July from Dalston will start at 9am (note the earlier start time). The route will be to Hesket New Market then Fellside.  Cafe stop at 20 miles at Uldale.   The ride continues to the Castle Inn and Setmurthy and eventually to Bewaldeth.   On the return we will be close to Uldale and we can visit the cafe again if we choose.  Ride over  Sandale to Westward and back to Dalston.   Total distance 50 miles.   The route is HERE The route is lumpy in places but very scenic.  Text or WhatsApp Ludo on 07709710301

Birchwood Cafe, Shap, is closed for a break (28th July - 18th August). We are suggesting Watchtree near Great Orton for Wednesday 29th July. Maulds Meaburn Village Institute has a coffee morning on Wednesday 5th August from 10.30 until 12.00 and we are suggesting this rather than the Pot Place, Plumpton. 

 Leaving Greystoke village car park at 9.30 and going around the Northern Fells for lunch at The Old Sawmill Mirehouse. Then ice cream at Mosedale Quaker House. 45 miles. Route  here . Please message if you are coming   Phil B 07810751189

 Sunday July 19th ride to Melmerby . Meet  at 9:30 on Beacon Edge opposite the cemetery for a scenic ride to Melmerby coffee stop. All welcome. Please let me know if you are joining this ride either by whats app or  by text on. 07818241833. Route is below.  Rosie  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/488384002 h

 Hi all, Wed 15th July ride from the car park in the centre of Gretna, just off Central Avenue starting at 9:30am. Chapelknowe, Paddockhole, Bailehill, Castle O'er, Eskdalemuir for café stop at 24miles. If anyone is interested we can make a quick visit of the Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery which is around an extra mile there and back from the coffee stop. The coffee stop has an electric bike charging point but you need to fetch your own charging cable. Back via Boreland and Lockerbie where we can stop for ice-cream then back to Gretna via Kettleholm and Hoddam. Route Here Weather is forecast sunny with a light breeze, roads are rolling nothing too steep, gradual climb to the café then gradual downhill back, scenic route. I have named the route 'Wind Farms' as you will see a lot on the hills around us, but we are not getting up close enough to give any of them a hug, its just an excuse for me to name the ride starting with the letter W, makes it easy to find on the Garmin as i...

 Hi all Bike ride tomorrow is Bewcastle from Brampton approx 52 miles Parking alongside the road at the Sands in Brampton Coffee/brunch at Megs Gilsland. Lunch/Afternoon Tea at the Robin Hood Tearooms at Smithfield. Route is here Text or whatsapp me if you intend to join Adella  07957 325321

 Meet at Levens Hall at 0930 for pre-ride coffee.  Riding at 10am, the route takes in part of the beautiful Lyth and Winster Valleys before lunch stop in Grange.  Returning via Meathop Fell and Witherslack. Weather forecast is a very nice sunny 23 degrees. Message me on 07979767934 if you are going to join me. The route is Here  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/458474774

Phil Blanshard July 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM Sunday 5 th July - 2 bike ride to Dufton Route is similar to the self guided but returns on the Pennine side of the A66. This is a 2 bike ride - so a gentle pace and suitable for all bikes including e bikes. Message me on  07818241833  if you are going to join me. It would be lovely to see a few new faces as well as the regulars. I ll try and add the route before Sunday. The route is  Here Rosie

  Hi all, hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday, starting at 09:30.  The ride will start and finish in Culgaith, next to the school and opposite the rec, what-three-words ///crispier.contexts.nuptials.  There is space to park between the school and the recycling bins, or on the road next to the rec.  The 98km/60miles route goes to Threlkeld, north around Penrith and then back via Pooley Bridge and Askham.  Stops planned in Threlkeld (46km/28miles) and Askham (74km/45miles).  There is approx. 1250m/4000ft of climbing according to Garmin Connect – but expect a bit more as Garmin Connect always seems to under-calculate ascent.  I added Course points to the gpx for the 2 planned stops.  ROUTE HERE .  Weather doesn’t look fantastic, but hey, it is summer. There doesn’t appear to be any road closures affecting this route.   Please text or WhatsApp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary 07964 591187...

It's July 1st and our 3rd Quarter Runs List is now available to view on our website.  As you can see, Phil and Rosie started today with two good rides. A big thank you again to them but as you can see there are only two other rides offered so far. Ride leaders can add rides to the spread sheet with the usual link and this link is also available below the Runs List on the website. If you haven't offered a ride for sometime please give some thought to adding a ride or two as you know how much they are appreciated. If you have never led a ride and would be interested please let me or any committee member know and we would be delighted to register you with CUK and help you through the process. And I know that members who are leaders would be very supportive and encouraging.

 A nice ride from Beacon Edge to the Pot Place by Calthwaite. About 23 miles . Let me know if you are joining me by text or what’s app..  07818241833 Route  here Rosie

 Hi All. I am going to ride from Tebay sports ground parking starting at 9.30 Route is  Here Your company would be most welcome. Message me on 07810751189  Phil B

Slap on your sun screen and join me for a route checking ride of the 160km Challenge Ridenorthern loop. Leaving Langwathby at 09:30 the route follows the fell side to Talkin village where we turn right and and realise why it's called a "challenge ride". We'll stop at the hub in Hallbankgate village (1/2 mile off the route) for refreshments before continuing back to Lagwathby via Armathwaite. Total distance about 46 miles - route HERE . Message me (or leave a note on the group WhatsApp if you're coming along. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

 Tour de Yorkshire from Kirkby Stephen.... Meet at Kirkby Stephen car park 9.30 (Soulby road, not in the square).  90km quite hilly. The route will go up Mallerstang over to Wensleydale and take the quiet back road past Hardraw, Askrigg and Bolton Castle. Then a really great road over to Grinton in Swaledale.  Return up Swaledale initially by a back road from Grinton then up the main valley past Gunnerside, Keld and finally the pass over to Nateby.   This route takes in all of Wensleydale and Swaledale The roads are mostly nicely undulating. There are two fantastic climbs/ passes: Bolton Castle to Grinton and Keld to Nateby.  Loads of cafe options. There is a great cafe at Bainbridge just off route which would be my suggestion for lunch, plus an extra refreshments in Muker or Keld before tackling the final hill to Nateby over Birkdale. David Fenna 07557 878594. Please let me know if you are coming , ideally WhatsApp on the led rides WhatsApp group.  Ro...

Starting at 9.30 at Langwathby village hall, this is the Southern section of the challenge ride 100 mile route , so approx 50 miles. We will go into Kirkby Stephen for a cafe at c 25 miles. I will need to stop once in a while to note/ amend hazards that haven't already been noted for the challenge ride risk assessment. apart from that it should be a good ride out to Dufton Appleby and Kirkby Stephen.  David Fenna 07557 878594  Route  HERE

 9.30 start at Armathwaite Bridge up to Hartside and then to reach the cafe stop at Melberby cafe about 11.30. Return via Skirwith , Langwathby, Plumpton, Calthwaite. Approx 45 miles. I have included a not so well known short steep hill near Armathwaite for added fun? up to King Harry farm, it has great views.  Route  HERE David Fenna 07557 878594 Please what's app/ text me directly or message me on the led rides WhatsApp group if you are coming. Thanks !

 Instead of a cafe stop (and in anticipation of glorious summer weather.....), we are having a club picnic at Long Meg near Little Salkeld on Wednesday 10th June from 11 am onwards. This is a bring-your-own-food/refreshments thing. Some will ride out to it and back again. There is a car park so it's quite possible and fine just to drive there. On the link  is a short steep ride on from the Long Meg car park, starting 9.30, up to Renwick and Hartside and back to build up some appetite and thirst! This should get back to Long Meg around 11.30. If the weather turns out too bad for a picnic , I suggest retreating to Melberby Cafe which is a short ride away.  Gox route  HERE For those wishing to have a longer cycling day out, there is be the 3 ride that Adella has organising out from Keswick over Newlands etc! Either way, let's hope for good weather for all. Just see the other blog post for this.  Either way a good trip out hopefully.  David Fenna 07557 878594

 Hi all Sorry had to reschedule this ride from Wed 3rd June. Weather is horrendous! Hope you can join me next Wed 10th for the same ride. Starting from Keswick. Turn off High Hill onto the regional route 71 (dead end road) which eventually leads to a footbridge over the Derwent on the way to Portinscale. There is free parking along the side of this road but advise to get there early! Route goes up via Newlands Pass. Early Stop at Buttermere for Brunch. Along Buttermere, Loweswater and eventually onto Lamplugh, Dean, Brigham, Eaglesfield and Lorton Shop for coffee/food. Then up Whinlatter Pass and onto Keswick. Route here Let me know if you intend to join via SMS or Whatsapp Adella 07957 325321

 Starting at 9.30 from Frenchfield Penrith out to Edenhall, Lazonby,Plumpton and Greystoke. Going then to Newbiggin, Stainton, Pooley Bridge and back to Penrith via Askham,Lowther &Melkinthorpe.  Approx 40miles with plenty of coffee/Lunch stops on route. Please let me know if you can join me via text or WhatsApp  on 07707215155 Cheers Harvey .  Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/463870301

Start at 9.30am in Gretna for a 62 mile trip to Kershopefoot, Hermitage, Ewes racing stables and Langholm. Lunch at Newcastleton and afternoon refreshments if desired, at ‘First Bite’ in Langholm. The route is quite hilly in places but very scenic. Phone 07709710301 if you are coming.   The route is  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/465088657 Ian L. (Posted on behalf of Ian by Nigel P 👍)

Start at 9.30 from Greystoke for a 46 mile ride around the Northern Fells. Graded 2/3 and everyone welcome. Stopping for coffee at Caldbeck after 15 miles. Lunch probably at Dodd Wood or Threlkeld. Route  HERE . Text or WhatsApp 07906896503.

  Hi all,  Hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday.  09:30 start.  The loop will start and finish in Shap at the public car park next to the bowling green, w3w ///firebird.glorious.awaited. Route heads over to Kirkby Stephen via Great Asby, down through Mallerstang (source of the River Eden) to Garsdale , over Dent Fell (highest point on the ride at 537m/1761ft) into Dentdale, along to Sedbergh then up the Lune Valley back to Shap.  Stops anticipated at Kirkby Stephen (coffee), Dent (Lunch) and possibly Sedbergh (if we need more sustenance before the last leg back to Shap – I’m not familiar with cafes in this area but I’m sure you will have suggestions.  ROUTE HERE .  Approx. 100km/62m distance and 1400m/4500ft of climbing (probably a bit more given Garmin Connect route planning estimates). I’ve included some Course Points so for any of you coming to France next week you can edit your data fields to test them on your gps devices 😉 Please text...

Come & join me for a ride crossing a total of 8 bridges over the River Eden from the Carlisle's Western Bypass all the way upstream to Langwathby + crossings over the rivers Irthing, Petteril & Caldew. The ride starts from Dalston at 09:30.  Coffee is at Sally's in Warwick Bridge after 17 miles. Bring your own refreshments for a picnic stop later in the ride before returning to Dalston. Total distance about 60 miles.  Route for your Garmin is HERE . Let me know if you're coming - text or WhatsApp on 07921 297 045 Cheers, Bill

As yet we don't know exact numbers but it would be helpful to know who is able to provide soup/crumble/both and who is able to help on the day itself. Please go to the volunteers spread sheet  HERE  and complete as appropriate.  The payment is £1 per portion provided. Please accept this payment which you can, if you wish, subsequently donate to our chosen charity - Eden Valley Hospice - either on the day or via the Just Giving Page  HERE . It is helpful to list ingredients if possible to alert people to any allergens. There is comprehensive information about the event on our web site  edenvalleyctc.co.uk Many thanks, Claire 01228 710110 or 07922 055180.

 I am going to ride a variation of the N Pennines loop tomorrow, as the weather looks much better than Sunday. Stating 9.30 from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith it’s 63 miles. I would welcome some company.  Route is  Here Phil B 07810751189

 The route takes in the hills on both sides of the Eden Valley.  I have tried, and failed miserably to get the route onto a link for this post.  I also failed to access the blog so thanks to Mike for posting this and also to Bill for his attempt to instruct me in putting a route onto the blog. From the start at Wetheral the route passes south of Dalston then directly up Warnell Fell to Caldbeck (cafe stop).  From Caldbeck we head to Mungrisedale and on to the A66 cycle track then to Greystoke and on to Plumpton for a second stop at The Pot Place.  The next stage takes us through Lazonby and the climb through Kirkoswald to the fell road and on to Croglin.  From Cumrew we descend Great Corby and cross the viaduct back to Wetheral.  Distance is 63 miles with 5030 feet of climbing. It will be a steady pace up the steep climbs.  The weather should be much better than my IT skills so anyone who can ride without a pre-loaded route is welcome to join me....

 Rosie and I are leading 2 rides from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30 to Maes at Uldale for early lunch. Please message if you are coming or meeting somewhere. Rosie’s route is  Here   07818241833 Phil’s route is  Here   07810751189 The weather looks super, so we hope to see lots of you out.

 Hi all Wednesday's ride to the Milnthorpe/Arnside  43 miles approx.  Repetition of a ride we did last year. Meet 9.30 at Mealbank near Kendal . Turn left off the A6 up Helme Lane - parking at the Church Hall. Route goes via Burnside to Levens Hall for coffee. Then off to Milnthorpe and Far Arnside - lunch at the RSPB Leighton Moss. Then back via Beetham, Sedgwick, Kendal. Route is here Let me know if you are coming.  Adella 07957 325321

 Sorry all. Cancelling ride tomorrow as 90 - 100% chance of rain all day. It's a lovely route and deserves better... will reschedule. Adella

 Apologies to Adella, but Coniston is a bit far south for me. I will be riding from Dalston (9:30am start) to Silloth via Moorhouse to collect John H, a fairly direct route there and back trying to avoid main roads and the route is fairly flat. Bacon roll at Fairy Dust. If anyone would like to join us text or WhatsApp me 07590 605203. Route  About 55miles or 40miles if you want to join from Moorhouse. Fingers crossed for the weather. NigelP

 Hi  This is a repeat of a ride I led last year around Coniston. 2 options available all starting and ending from the same place. 33 miles. Start Rydal Water at either White Moss Carpark or just before White Moss Carpark turn left up a hill for free parking in an old quarry. This route goes to Esthwaite Water - where we can stop for an early coffee at the Boathouse. Then onto Clappersgate, Lowick, along the side of Coniston and back to Rydal water and the Carpark. Lunchstop at Brantwood cafe on the shores of Coniston. Route here:   54miles - This route exactly the same as the 33 mile route but carries on through Grasmere, up Dunmail Rise and around Thirlmere. Route here   You can decide on the day. Stop after 33 miles at the carpark or carry on and do another loop. (Handy for those of us training for the Pyrenees holiday) Text or Whatsapp me if you are coming. Adella 07957 325321

Meet at 9.30 at Glendale, Cotehill. About 50 miles to Pooley Bridge and return. Probably going on to Howtown which is the revised cafe stop. Please text James on 07802415607

Have just altered the cafe stop for this Wednesday from Granny Dowbekins to Howtown Tea Room . We think Pooley Bridge will be busy with it being Easter week and with the weather improving.  I've also altered it for Wednesday 6th May.

  Please advise CJ or enter riders details in EV Cuk record sheet if anyone went to Caldbeck.  Thanks CJ

A nice flat ride on the Solway plain. Leaving Dalston at 09:30 and heading out west towards the coast. First stop at Silloth after 27 miles, second stop (if needed) at Bowness after 50 miles. Total ride distance just over  65 miles - ROUTE HERE.   The weather forecast (at time of writing) is OK with a light westerly wind which will aid the ride  after Silloth.  Please let me know (SMS or WhatsApp) if you are coming along. Bill 07921 297 045

....and weather not looking too good, so if you fancy meeting up for a coffee suggest you make your own arrangements. But note the post below for a Thursday ride which Phil has kindly arranged. 

 Yes it’s snowing on Wednesday, and not on Thursday. Leaving Lazonby Eden river bridge car park at 9.30 and doing the North Pennines loop (45 miles).  The route is  Here . I hope that I get some company, although this ride is not meant to replace a Wed ride, if anyone prefers that. Message me on 07810751189 if you are coming please.

 Starting at Frenchfield Sports Ground Penrith at 9.30 approx 40 mile ride out to Maulds Meaburn and across to Orton,then to Shap and returning via Bampton, Askham,Yanwath and Brougham.Coffee/lunch stops on route .Weather looks ok. Can you please let me know if you can join me by usual means 07707215155.Cheers.

Self-Led rides with link to the route now only appear on the Runs List which can be accessed on our Web Site . You will notice that there is now one for tomorrow, Wednesday 11th March, from Beacon Edge to Pooley Bridge (thanks to David F). Note that all rides now start at 9.30.

UP-DATE, Saturday 9.30: Geoff has alerted us to a potential problem for Sunday. The bridge at Askham is closed for repairs. So could members have a chat at Lowther over coffee to discuss what they want to do about the rest of the day! We are hoping to have Self-Led routes available for all cafe stops. We're not quite there yet but you will see new ones are appearing on the  RUNS LIST  which is available on our website. For instance there is one for this Sunday 8th March starting at Frenchfield and heading for Lowther Castle and then onwards. The route should be downloaded direct from the Runs List. At the start of this experiment I always posted on this blog a reminder of the upcoming Self-Led ride. In future the details will only be available through the Runs List. As usual, please text or WhatsApp Mike on 07906896503 or better still post your intention to ride on the EV cycling or Cafe Stops group App. This might encourage others to join you! This seems to have worked quite ...

 A slightly hilly ride on quiet roads to the coffee stop. E bikes and non electric welcome but please text me if you are coming to join me.  Rosie. 07818241833   https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/435996129

 Hi Folks, I can’t make Wed, so I am putting on this ride for Tuesday when the weather looks very springlike. Starting  Greystoke at 9.30 and going out to Uldale, Lorton, Newlands pass, and back via Threlkeld. Lots of cafe options. Route is  here  . This isn’t meant to replace a 3 bike ride on Wed, just another option. If you can join me, message on 07810751189

 A relatively short 3 ride so that we have a chance to get back to Langwathby in time for last orders at the fund raising Big Breakfast at Langwathby village hall( closes 2 pm) for anyone who would like that.  Figure of 8 Langwathby - Milburn- Melkinthorpe - Culgaith - Gamblesby- Langwathby.  9.30 start from the green at Langwathby.  Cafe at Melkinthorpe half way round. 40 miles in total  Garmin GPX   HERE Generic GPX  HERE Please let me know if you are coming, thanks. David Fenna 07557 878594

  Sunday 1st March 2 Bike Ride to Larch Cottage By Jeff Smith February 26, 2026 The ride starts from Greystoke car park at 0930.   The 33 miles route reaches Larch Cottage for coffee after 14 miles via Bennethead and Pooley Bridge.  Returning to Greystoke via Skelton and Johnby.   The route is Here https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/429592506    Be good to have some company. Please text or WhatsApp Jeff S on 07979767934

This Wednesday I am going to ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay by leaving at 10am to Shap via Pooley for lunch 22 miles and return via Morland. Total 38 miles. It will be damp but hopefully not too cold. The route is  Here . Be good to have some company. Message on 07810751189 if you are joining me. Phil B

The ride starts from Frenchfield, Penrith, at 10.00. The 25 mile route takes in the Birchwood cafe coffee stop in Shap after about 13 miles and can be downloaded from the Runs List or  HERE . Please text or WhatsApp Mike on 07906896503 or better still post your intention to ride on the EV cycling or Cafe Stops group App. This might encourage others to join you! A more detailed explanation of Self-Led rides can be seen on a previous post  HERE

Joint ride with the Dumfries and Galloway Cycling UK Club. 10:00am Start from the War memorial in the centre of Annan opposite Queensbury Hotel. Some parking next to the memorial or Aldi and Xtra Special have free car parks. Sticking to minor roads when possible, a fairly flat route after a drag up out of Annan. Heading out from Annan towards Chapelcross then Creca, Hollee, Chapelknowe, Longtown, then Whitesyke Garden Centre for a cafe stop (21miles). Return via Sandysyke Mossband, Gretna, then back to Annan. Distance 40miles. I will be setting out from Gretna to the ride start point around 9:10am if anyone would like to start and finish from here. If you start and finish from Gretna, lunch will be around 30miles, so take some pocket snacks 😀 Anyone wishing to join me please text or WhatsApp on 07590 605203 Route HERE . Regards Nigel P.