Our 2016 Lake District trip will take place 9th – 12th September and we’re happy to share the full details of the trip with you now.
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This the run down of how the weekend will go.
Friday 9th September
Leaving Swindon Friday Morning 9am to arrive at the Brotherswater Inn around 2pm.
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For more info on the brotherswater campsite and Inn visit: http://sykeside.co.uk/
After settling in at the Bunkhouse we will be met by Nigel Pilling from Sublime Mountain Bike Rides who will be our guide for the natural rides during our stay. Late afternoon we will be led by Nigel and dependent on numbers another of his team, on a steady natural ride and skills ride lasting between 3 to 4 hours making our way down to Glenridding. Planned arrival 7pm for a bite to eat. We will then ride back to Brotherswater the 4 miles along the road. On arrival we could opt for a pud and a pint before retiring for the night in our bunks.
For more info about our ride guide visit: http://www.sublimerides.co.uk/your_guide.html
Saturday 10th September
A day at Whinlatter Trail Centre and visit to Keswick.
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Breakfast either in the bunkhouse or in the pub then depart at 9am to arrive at Whinlatter around about 10am to warm up on the Quercus Blue trail before tackling Altura Red North. Lunching in Siskins café before taking on Altura Red South.
Trail information can be found here.
After a hard day on the trails, if time allows we will visit Keswick to sample the local ale and perhaps pop into Booths supermarket to pick up supplies (beer and meat) for the ‘SMBE barbeque’ back at the bunk house. Unless a pub meal is preferred and weather permits.
Sunday 11th Sept
Up and breakfasted to be ready for Nigel and his team for an epic day of natural riding. Weather permitting we will be heading up from base to take in one of the best ridge rides England has to offer the prize of the climb being the descent down Stick Pass East back into Glenridding. This route may be changed under the advice of our guide and if as can happen the ridge is not rideable due to weather conditions then a classic low level route around Ulswater will be a demanding and rewarding alternative.
Summit of Helvellyn with Stick Pass top left. Winding away in the distance is Ulswater and the low level route that skirts the eastern shore.
On descending the heights we will once again partake of the local beverage in one of Glenriddings finest hostelries, to rest and recover for the 4 mile meander back to The Brotherswater Arms and a hearty and well earn end of ride meal. Oh and some ale!
Monday 12th September
Breakfast, then depending on fitness and desire a morning of unguided riding before returning to pack up and ship out arriving back in the metropolis that is Swindon early evening.
Costs and how to sign up
Cost of Bunkhouse, trail guide and parking is £165.00
Transport cost will be additional and shared, all other costs are down to the individual. Any monies left over from funds paid in will be put towards the last evening’s food and drinks.
You can use the button below to pay for the trip – we do need people to pay in advance for this trip. You don’t need a Paypal account to pay – we just use Paypal’s services to collect the payment.
You will also need to print and complete these forms and bring them with you on the trip: