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Fancy a blast round the lakes. Coming down from Edinburgh. Thought about the following route. Any good? Any other recommendations? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
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Well, that copy/paste didn't work!
The route I thought was: - Penrith - Keswick - A5086 to Calder Bridge - A595 to Boot, then over Hardknott Pass to Coniston - round to Newby Bridge - A592 up the side of Lake Windermere - Ambleside - Ullswater - Penrith - home Any good? Cheers.
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Don't know the Lakes area so well but I assume the run from Ed down is via the A7 and you could always do A686 (Hartside - Hexham) back up the A68
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i live in the lakes and there are some great roads i can show u some good road's
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I just ride up and then get lost on purpose. Planning schmanning...
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Thanks, FattyMattyUK.
Is my route any good, or can you recommend other roads? Thanks for any advice. Cheers.
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I've now binned the Hardnott/Wrynose Pass idea. Sounds like they've got a poor surface and very narrow.
What I'm really looking for is fast, good surfaced road with plenty of scenery. Traffic doesn't bother me as you can zip past it. Windermere & Ullswater sound good. Any other ideas? Thanks very much.
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Don't forget to go from Penrith over Hartside, take the A686 out of town, over the tops, stop for a brew at the cafe, then down to Alston, then you have the pick of the roads back North therough NOrthumberland, perhaps Hexham?
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