After as massive campaign lead by fellow cyclists, the West road of Thirlmere Reservoir is open again meaning we can all once more enjoy the 10 mile circler ride around the shore! It is quite astonishing to think now that the road was closed for over two years after a rock fall at Rough Crag. It got a little bit ridiculous as legally horses could not be excluded from the road closure (Traffic Regulation Order) and cyclists started to still ride the route, but openly said they were riding the route as their bike identified as a horse! Myself and my friend Bridget were invited to ride the road when it was still closed to test it out and to show how silly the situation had become. Of course we were more than happy to help and were featured in the local press! The Cumberland New 2 February 2024 There are lots of car parks around Thirlmere, but for this ride I will start it from the Swirls Car Park off the A591 and would recommend doing the ride anti-clockwise. This route takes ...
A blog recording my rides as a horseback guide to trails in the Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire Dales and North Lancashire. Routes are open to all - walkers, cyclists, equestrians and 4x4 off road wheelchair users and by sharing my routes I hope it will inspire others to have riding adventures. Sometimes I may also write about life with my horses and the challenges of outdoor access for all. To see all rides and blogs click on 'More Posts', labels or use the search tool.