[Closed] Walna Scared this Saturday

Walna Scar is a cracking descent rode it July first time in a few years and first time on a FS was great fun. Some what tamer than it was when I last rode it but still good.

Hope its dried out a bit.

Was up there on Thursday last week, the day after the storm that went on to flood NE Scotland.

Didn't meet a single walker or biker all day!

Hope its dried out a bit.

it's mostly free draining except the bit around Yaud Mire, and we've already had 2 whole rain-free days 🙂

I'd be up for this but am riding with Haddock on Saturday up in the Stanes. Am riding Ullswater tomorrow - perfect weather and am bit gutted to miss out on another Bogtrtotters ride. Have fun.

Walna scar- one of the best decents in the lakes.Been down it loads of times and i still don't get tired of it. 🙂

Where are you guys riding next weekend Simon? I'm sorted for trains and accommodation to Windermere. Would be good to catch up with you on a ride if you're about!

Heading down the Walna Scar to Coniston has got to be the way, totally awesome decent.

First time I've ever had brake fade on the road section heading down into town, bloody scary, lost all the studs on my shoes trying to stop before I hit the main road.

First time I've ever had brake fade on the road section heading down into town

sorry, that's the wrong way, if you turn R at the car park there's a brilliant rocky DH (BW) to Spoon Hall and just a short level road section into Coniston!

Where are you guys riding next weekend Simon?

well, Adrian is leading a lunatic Gatescarth/Garburn thing on Sunday, which should be "interesting". I could run a ride from Troutbeck Bridge taking in Jenkin Crag on Saturday if you liked ?

Adrian is leading a lunatic Gatescarth/Garburn thing on Sunday, which should be "interesting".

As in distance, difficult riding, both?! Saturday ride sounds good - was already planning a Garburn Pass + Jenkin Crag ride so this sounds ideal. Just to clarify, I am talking about Sat/Sun 19th/20th, not this weekend. Will drop you an email!

Just to clarify, I am talking about Sat/Sun 19th/20th, not this weekend

yes, I got that. Troutbeck Bridge is midway between Ambleside and Windermere, so an easy riding distance. The ride is about 12 miles I suppose. The Sunday ride will be over 20 and tough going.

I love living in the south west - right up to the point where I think about riding in the Lakes 😥

right up to the point where I think about riding in the Lakes

you have my deepest sympathy...

The Sunday ride will be over 20 and tough going.

Depending on where the ride starts/finishes, and so long as I can get my train at 7pm, then that sounds like a nice challenge.

and so long as I can get my train at 7pm, then that sounds like a nice challenge.

I'd expect to finish between 3 and 4pm. I may opt to go over Froswick/Ill Bell/Yoke as Clareymorris says it's quite good 🙂

SFB, you might see two lads on Orange5's tomorrow on your travels 😀

I've just realised that it is over 3.5years since I rode with you last (Tour of Coniston). All being well, looking forward to another encounter. And hope you get my good side this time!

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(first ride with you guys 🙂 )

Why are you pretending to drive a car? 🙄

I plan to be over that way tomorrow, but I think I'm just running instead (taking the family for a day out but that doesnt mean I cant slip off for a quick run of +- 3000ft )... If I see you lunatics I'll stop and introduce meself!

Incidentally are there any shower facilities anywhere in the lakes? I am over there loads on day trips and always go home stinking, which is not nice for the family being sat in a car with me smelling like a <insert rude word>. I was wondering if Keswick leisure centre would be OK, do they let you use their changing/shower facilities for a fee? or does anyone know of any other places?

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Always work for me.

You can shower at Keswick Leisure pool - just pay to swim and use the showers. I think.

I love living in the south west - right up to the point where I think about riding in the Lakes

Well dont forget I arrive down south next month and can tell you all about it and just how good it is when we go out riding 😀

And hope you get my good side this time!

good news that you have one :o)

We didnt see anyone. not one cyclist. 🙁 only runners. Where were you all?

Had some nice chocolate cake and custard in Coniston after a secret descent as well 😀

We didnt see anyone. not one cyclist. only runners

we talked to the runners 🙂

Duckers - showers at Wheelbase in Staveley.

Oh and thanks Simon for an excellent ride today in the sunshine. Can you order the weather again please for Tod tomorrow?

Can you order the weather again please for Tod tomorrow?

er, include me out of any responsibility for [b]that[/b], but here's hoping...

Tod will be fine tomorrow- cloudy later. I'm up that way late-afternoon for a cheeky run.