Sedbergh to Dufton - Tuesday, 28th August
31 miles cycled.
Failed to get away by 9:00...
Out of the Dales now, a stiff start to the day and a brief brush with the M6 along country lanes took us to...
...Orton for a late breakfast and its amazing chocolate shop.
More very pleasant lanes and a gradual pull up to the pass over the brow of Great Asby Scar...
...and a snack stop at the monument at Middle Busk.
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| The monument at Middle Busk |
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| Contemplating... |
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| ...passing time... |
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| ...I guess. |
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| There were... |
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| ...a couple of trees planted... |
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| ...inside. |
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| They didn't look too happy. |
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| Shame really. |
Lunch at Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Keith's bike rack was in need of a repair: Keith had a screw loose. I've often suspected...
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| Urgent repairs at Pigneys Hardware, Appleby |
Helmwind isn't really a bike shop but a training centre for prospective bike mechanics but the proprietor John could not have been more helpful. He even supplied tea and some lights for David.
It really was a pleasant day.
We pushed on.
With the end of the day nearing, we looked around for a place to stay.
Just past Dufton on my map there's a campsite called Galiber, which David couldn't find any details for.
However we were more than pleased with what he did find: Alanholme campsite at Long Marton.
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| Tent pitched before 6:00! Must be a record! |
They even phoned the Mason's Arms to 'book' us in for a meal.
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| Great little touches like tea, coffee, microwave (and cakes to raise money for the village playground) in the showerblock. |
The Mason's Arms proved a very friendly place with great food and beer.
Summary Dispatch:
"From Sedbergh to Long Marton near Dufton.
Nice weather, stiff going at the start then easier going.
Plundered the chocolate shop at Orton.
Bikes needed minor repairs (brakes).
31 miles today.
No casualties.
Send money"
Signal from base camp:
"Weather is bad.
Rain is heavy.
Mr. P. has had to turn back, his mule was stolen with supplies at Northolt, outside the curry house.
Have a good day
Base camp out."
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