1 September 2012

Kendal to Staveley via Paddy Lane, Meal Bank and Potter Fell Road

An 11.7 mile (18.8 km) road run round the Kendal valley.

Route: From home, up the hill to the Station Inn and then along Hayclose Lane and Paddy Lane to cross the A684. Down to Meal Bank taking the rough road through the Dell to cross the river Mint at the mill. Then rising northwards taking the first left bend then right and left along 'Back Lane': in reality crossing a field for 200 yards before a farm track and road to cross the A6. Through Garth Row to cross the river Sprint and rise very steeply up the hill turning before right and then left to reach the Potter Fell Road. Along this eventually to approach Staveley taking the path off the road to cross a foot bridge to the Mill Yard and the Brewery.

Conditions: Cloudy but warm with some sun later.

Pub: The Hawkshead Brewery for WPA and Five Hop.