Route: from Settle taking the B6479 north for an early coffee at the Penyghent Café, Horton in Ribblesdale. Then rising gradually to reach the vicinity of the Ribblehead Viaduct, packed with Three Peakers. A further gradual ascent to reach the Dent road and then a speedy descent to the Sun Inn for beer. Afterwards, keeping to the north side of the valley to reach Sedbergh and then on a minor road (the route of the 68) to Howgill eventually joining the A685 into Tebay and then the B6260 to Orton for tea at the Chocolate Factory. Afterwards taking quiet roads (B6261) on high ground to Shap (swimming in the outdoor pool and eating at the Shap Chippy).Conditions: cloudy but with some sunny spells. A sunny evening for swimming.
Pub: The Sun Inn, Dent for Kirkby Lonsdale Monumental and Tiffin Gold. The Kings Head, Shap for Tirril Ullswater Blonde and a cider called Disco Dudda’s.
