I'm trying to avoid the inevitable BH hotspots. Does anyone have local knowledge/experience of the trails in this area?
Only The Calf might be classed as a hot spot - otherwise just the odd walker about.
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A busy day on Smardale Fell 😆
Cheers, DeeJay. That is the type of busy day I'm looking for! 😀
It is only a short distance from where I live, but for some reason I have never bothered! 😳
but for some reason I have never bothered
The trail over Great Asby Scar is good - you even get to ride through a nature reserve - then drop left into Knotts Lane for a peddley descent. The climb out of Roundthwaite is testing with a nice drop into the other Borrowdale - up the valley and then a stiff climb over the Breasthigh Road takes you to a very bouldery descent into Bretherdale - some lovely trails - but don't tell anyone . . . . .
Sounds great, DeeJay. My weekend guest is into her megalithic things, so doubtless there will be many diversions!