A fantastic day of sunshine with a high of 28 degrees.
We set off from Crosthwaite in the Lake District, passing through picturesque Bowness, Windermere on our left and within an hour we were climbing up Kirkland Pass - what an absolute treat, breathtaking views. We had a welcoming committee of friends and dogs at the top.
Descending down was a bit precarious as the road conditions were poor. Our “brew stop” was on the edges of Ullswater. Sunshine and fantastic scenery.
Just 12 miles south of Carlisle, two of our group had a nasty collision on a descent - which required a visit to hospital. one diagnosed with a bruised lung and the other with a fractured collar bone.
The rest of us then continued on to Dalston for lunch where a good lunch of soup, sandwiches and cake was laid out for us.
The afternoon remained sunny as we went along the A69 before entering into Scotland.
Travelling through Gretna Green, bypassing Lockerbie, through Annan and finally arriving in Moffat.
A shorter day of 95.5 miles and 5973 feet of climbing.
Fiona
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