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[Closed] Helvellyn? Whinlatter? Summat else?

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Further to [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/helvellyn ]this thread[/url] last week, still looking for tips.

Eastern slopes of Helvellyn look like fun on the map, but the weather forecast isn't great for Wednesday/Thursday.

Not a huge fan of trail centres but Whinlatter's an option.

Or should I be sticking to bridleways lower down?

Probably on me tod unless anyone on here is up for a run out.


 
Posted : 06/04/2009 8:11 pm
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tour of borrowdale is pretty low level?

Ride the lower level bridleways around ambleside and Loughrigg?


 
Posted : 06/04/2009 8:21 pm
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Will bear those in mind, thanks.


 
Posted : 06/04/2009 9:18 pm
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I'd vote for ambleside-loughrigg-elterwater-little langdale-high oxen-iron keld-loughrigg type loop, it will afford you some shelter, there is none to be had on helvellyn. Whinlatter is great for 2 or 3 hrs if you want a shorter days riding.


 
Posted : 06/04/2009 10:50 pm