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Saturday 4 June 2011

Sat 4 Jun - Bike Ride– Iron Keld & Tilberthwaite

We make a gentle start down the river from Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, then meander along lanes to Knipe Fold. A long, steady climb on byway and forest track to Iron Keld is rewarded with 2km of flowing downhill. Briefly onto the A593, then track down through Hodge Close quarry and up to High Tilberthwaite. Next comes the only challenging offroad climb on the route, but the fast rocky descent into Little Langdale more than compensates. After a potential stop at the Three Shires, follow the ‘challenging option’ signpost before taking the slightly more challenging option of the rutted, rooty descent through Sawrey’s Wood. Wind down with an easy loop up Great Langdale past Oak Howe and back to the Britannia.

Start: Meet at Britannia Inn, Elterwater (NY328048) 10:30am
Distance: 26km / 16 miles: 7 miles road, 9 miles offroad
Ascent (and just as importantly, descent): 700m / 2,300ft
Time: 3–4 hours
Grade: Red
Organiser: Aled: 07825050897

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