Bit of rain to start the day cleared up almost before I could start whingeing to myself about it always raining. Decent enough route up to Skipton, where a substantial cup of tea and flapjack tided me over.
Skipton ...
Then into the Yorkshire Dales and a feeling of elation to be in such inspiring surroundings in the sunshine.
Entering the Dales ...
Which lasted until it started lashing it down whilst I was enjoying my Cheese sarnie in Kettlewell.
Lovely Wharfedale place names in the wet ...
The lovely River Wharfe ...
I'd made good progress so tried to ignore the driving rain and headed up to Buckden and then across the top to Hawes. Quite proud that I managed to avoid wheelies on the steepest sections, probably due to the couple of kilos lost from the panniers in Penkridge. Great views of cloud from the top.
Warning steep clouds ahead ...
Accommodation in Hawes was good though. A lovely building, friendly hosts and plenty of space on the drying rack above the fire. The Cumberland grill for dinner was almost as challenging as the days ride.
Stats for the day:
Flapjacks 1.5
Pairs of Waterproof socks holding water 1
Mileage 48.1
Tot. mileage to day 587.2
Cheers,
Mat.
1 comment:
Hawes is such a lovely place.
I haven't been for a while but have fond memories.
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