Route: from the cottage to Cockermouth on the Lorton Road then east on the Isel Road following Sustrans route 10 but turning left to cross the river and then left through Isel to Blindcrake. Crossing the A595 towards Parsonby but turning left to Gilcrux just before. After some beer at the Barn Bistro beer festival (and sausage sandwiches) home via Bridekirk on a rutted road climbing over a ridge of hills.
Conditions: mainly cloudy with hints of sun and a couple of light showers.
Pub: the Barn Bistro, Gilcrux for Fallen New World Odyssey Blonde, Fyne Ales Jarl, Ringwood Forty Niner, and Marstons Old Empire IPA.
