Peak 'n' Lake District with a nice slice of yorkshire

[Dean]

We fancied some good old England and with some help from Here.


And trusty Map and sat nav



The route up was planned.



Day 1. 303 miles and some drama Thursday 30th April we started our route from Essex up to Bakewell in the Peak district, two bikes me on my F800GS and my brother in law Dave on his Triumph Bonneville





Stopping for a brew and sausage baguette in Melton Mowbray. (to early for a pork pie )



Further on the Peak District in view, with a moody sky



Next stop Bakewell, Peak District.



The old original bakewell pudding shop


Cream teas, Bakewell pudding for me and a nice Tart on the side for Dave






A few woolly locals on the way out with spring in there step.










Next stop was to be the Lady bower and Derwent Dams, practice grounds of the Dambusters, but a few miles away, disaster struck before we got there.

DAM it




Bandits at 9 0clock, two ladies on horse back in a narrow single lane. I stopped to the left was about to cut my engine when, the Triumph slipped on what had became wet mud and came to a stop on it’s side at my rear tyre.

Dave was all ok. Shaken and a bit stirred but the Triumph, snapped gear lever and smashed fairing, but once righted would not start, no power (the lights would come on but no one was home.)






Free wheeling down hill we found sanctuary in , Hope Road, Hope, Hope Valley at a funeral directors

Was there any more Hope? After a mug of tea and a twix finger from the locals, we checked fuses all ok, still no more Hope. After considering some options Dave decided to relay via RAC back to home . Daves trip was over.





My bike suffered a small chip to the rugged roads rear number plate/ Triumph protector



I waited for the relay with Dave then set the sat nav and pushed on straight to Kendal. M60, 61, 6
Leaving The evergreen Peak district..





My accommodation for the duration was the Premier in at Kendal Central. Once the bike was tucked in for the night a short walk and a few pictures of around Kendal central.




















For evening meal at the Adjoining Wakefield arms



Steak and merlot pie on a bed of colcannon Mash with gravy. And a pint




For desert a slice of Lemon meringue pie with cream. And another pint



Then Slept like a Log, Just like Lenny. BTB, Dave got relayed back to home for before 10pm after a wait and another relay lorry

We had intended to have two days in the lake district and return home on the Sunday. I shortened it to 1 day in the Lakes and returning on Saturday.

 

[Norrie]

Some nice photos there Dean, Bummer about the Bonnie, these things tend to take away from the run itself,hope the repair bill isn't to harsh.

Norrie

 

[brut33]

Nice pics.
No.19 looks like Winnats Pass. I remember being thrown out the back of a van there at 11pm one January night back in the day.
I was on a course and four of us had to find our way to Edale on foot. We was not told where we had been dropped off (no H&S then).
A lovely part of the world, brings back happy memories.
Also like the pic of the pie and mash. Oh and the Lancaster, spectacular...

Hope the triumph gets sorted soon.

 

[Dean]

Day 2 Friday 1st May – 168 Miles

Part A

It was up early a light breakfast,





With a light frost and a chill in the air the sun was rising for a great, Perfect day, the locals was just stirring.









Stopping at Low wood bay, Windemere





















On route to little Langdale

Mist rolling in the distant Valley.



The locals at this time were very active.
















Wrynose pass and into Hardknott pass with the old man of Coniston on my left and on the right Scaffell pike on my right







There is a single-track motor road over the pass with gradients up to 1 in 4. The pass reaches an altitude of 393m or 1,281 feet. The road continues over to hardknott pass, whose 1 in 3 gradient is the steepest road in England.

At the top of the Wrynose Pass is the Three Shire Stone, marking the meeting point of the historic counties of Cumberland, Lancashire and Westmorland.

The unusual name, Wrynose, comes from ‘pass of the stallion’ and referred to the fact that the steep gradients (up to 1 in 3) needed a well-muscled horse to attain the top





















Through hardknott pass and then headed for the coast




Time for a refuel




Part B to follow

 

[Dean]

Some nice photos there Dean, Bummer about the Bonnie, these things tend to take away from the run itself,hope the repair bill isn't to harsh.

Norrie

Thank you Dave was at a very low ebb on his return, I'm hoping this will perk him up a bit

 

[Dean]

Nice pics.
No.19 looks like Winnats Pass. I remember being thrown out the back of a van there at 11pm one January night back in the day.
I was on a course and four of us had to find our way to Edale on foot. We was not told where we had been dropped off (no H&S then).
A lovely part of the world, brings back happy memories.
Also like the pic of the pie and mash. Oh and the Lancaster, spectacular...

Hope the triumph gets sorted soon.

Thanks yes Winnats it is, good old H & S .

Triumph in hand

 

[degsey]

very good thanks

 

[gregoryd]

Great photos n writeup

 

[Micky]

Great piccies indeed

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Ahh some of me favourite places, lovely photos of your trip,nice one

 

[Dean]

Thanks to all for your kind words it was a perfect day in a great place

Day 2 Friday 1st May. Part B

Of to the coast near St Bees for some sea air.








Straight on over the Irish Sea would take you to the Isle of man.







On to Egremont – then Loweswater via Fangs Brow


















On to Buttermere.
















And Honister pass.























Off to Keswick next for a spot of Lunch.. continued in Part C.

 

[Nutty]

Some great pics there.

Couldn't they have recovered your mates bike to the nearest triumph dealer, get it repaired, and carry on, or was the damage that bad?

 

[chad]

good pics Dean , as stated over the phone earlier if i can help Dave with the Bonnie in anyway give us a shout

 

[Dean]

Some great pics there.

Couldn't they have recovered your mates bike to the nearest triumph dealer, get it repaired, and carry on, or was the damage that bad?

Thanks a lot of lessons learned the hard way If only I would have taken my panniers we could have pillioned and a kitchen sink with ease, The triumph dealer and a loaner would have been a good call bearing in mind *note to remember. If you ring the RAC and say you had a accident of sorts, your not covered and they want a surcharge + the £, odd per mile = wait for it..... £400.00 he's sabre rattling with them now , there response can take up to 21 days after they replay the recording of his original call to them. If your listening Mr RAC to it, He slipped a biker in distress and you fleeced him and kicked in the gonads when he was down. What I should have done was posted a help question here . But if Ifs and and's were pots and pans and all that

good pics Dean , as stated over the phone earlier if i can help Dave with the Bonnie in anyway give us a shout

Cheers Chad, Passing on yr help to Dave, I think He's getting things sorted, will let you know

 

[Dean]

Day 2 Friday 1st May. Part C.


Stopping at the bowder stone














Ashness bridge - Derwent water















On to Keswick



A light lunch in the park , Hope Café, in Hope Park (Bob and No not to be seen)







Spud with BBQ pulled pork, Salad on the side, diet Pepsi and a brew.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, with a nice Dob of butter.



That hit the spot, with the tranquillity of the park and the dulcet tones of Nat king Cole and Don Mclean echoing from the nearby underpass’. Passing on his CD I put a few quid in his hat.








Refreshen and eager to get on, from Keswick a ride up whinlatter pass (and back again)






I’m not a mountain biker, but seeing the set up at Whinlatter, I wish I was
















Time for some Tea and cake – on route to Pooley Bridge.







Continued in Part D.

 

[Dean]

Day 2 Friday 1st May. Part D.


Arriving at Pooley Bridge.














Tea and cake here.




Chocolate Caramel shortbread and a nice brew





All refreshed time to push on- Hugging Ullswater heading for Glenridding, Paterdale, Bridgeend, Hartsop and The Kirkstone Pass




























Finally on to Windermere.









And Back to Kendal central 168 miles for the day and ready for a light dinner



A bit off Pinot Noir and a big kip in a Lenny's bed rounded the day off.

The next day it was off early, heading for a nice slice of Yorkshire. But before I leave looking over the Kendal bridge and into the River Kent. Reflecting on what a perfect Day and the fact that the lake district has something for everyone of all ages and wanting all activities with those of the love of the land and the great great outdoors almost a perfect harmony for the old and new seekers. “They grow apple trees and honey bees and snow white turtle doves”. I’ts the Real thing, don't you know

Time for some breakfast those Rich tea Biccies just not enough… moreish but bland

 

[Giles]

Looks beautiful! And some nice pics ...

 

[sagalout]

Fantastic pictures and write up - made me get the bike out and head up to the Lakes for the day!

Thanks for sharing

 

[Dean]

Day 3 Saturday 2nd May. (357 miles)

D’ Off

A nice slice of Yorkshire and then to head for home, so leaving Kendal bridge whistling the real thing





It was time for some breakfast, so I headed out to Kirkby Stephen, via the A684 Sedbergh, Garsdale and the B6259, hugging the Eden River.

Locals up early.









Come on Sun.






Wobbly box, maybe breaking bad.




Garsdale.




It has been said that,

From Hawes the A684 is a great road through Sedburgh to Kendal, and I mean great as in one of the best runs in the country.

And I have to agree it’s not just the A684 in itself, but the outstanding beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.





B6259 to Kirkby Stephen, Eden, Cumbria







In town,



Something’s Afoot





Breakfast and through the door of the Pink Geranium at 9.am



Sitting inside the pink geranium can leave you with a feeling of hanging around like a spare Mug




I went for the regular Breakfast, A brew and a fresh orange juice, with a slice




With a full tank and refreshed it was back down the B6259 to where I left off, on the A684

Pendragon Castle






A few locals










Back into Yorkshire




A few more Locals out and about.
















After that I stopped for no more pictures, I was enjoying the A684 I just did not want it to stop. Visor down -

Hawes , Leyburn, then headed to Ripon, York, Kirton in Lindsey, Lincoln, A1, A14 M11 to home.

This trip was a very small slice of Yorkshire and Part of the Lake District next time I will no doubt want more and Those Dams in the Peaks all for another day.

The End

Big Thanks to the advice received from all in the travel section even though I did not do it all.

Thanks for reading it was a great Ride, Dave has still not visited the Lake District, so a return is on the cards. I’m sure Dave will soon have the Triumph fixed will soon and will again be enjoying the roads.

After bumping into a regular photographer to the lakes I now know where to obtain the best view / Picture not having been there… Yet that in itself is an added reason to return.




Dean

 

[Dean]

Looks beautiful! And some nice pics ...

Fantastic pictures and write up - made me get the bike out and head up to the Lakes for the day!

Thanks for sharing

Thanks, enjoy your day