I'll have a look at the TZ7 – battery life could be a problem apparently.
May have to consider one of the new mini flash memory camcorders.

Thanks for these posts – will hopefully get at least one good ride in later this week. Cut Gate seems to the one to do N to S.

Thanks ROLF – just a bit busy for much research at the mo so willing to go with local knowledge.

Cheers Crazy legs – I'll have a look at that one on the map.
I'd forgotten about the VB book – thanks.

ROLF – You must have better maps than me!
Mine only show green squiggly lines for paths and don't indicate the quality of riding.
Any serious suggestions?

Yes, very well.

How much you askin?

Wiggins the dark horse to steal it – he's biding his time…

If you buy this check it isn't one of the re-called CDs with dodgy sound quality. My missus says that could affect all Dinosaur Jr records, ha ha!
Check dinosaurjr.com for details

who needs a dog when you can take your bike for a walk

Anyone want to buy a job lot of early NMA vinyl!!!!!

Is it possible to run the scheme each year or is it just a one off?

Fisher wifes rake is a short way south – goes up from above bram crag quarry – yes very steep! This path marked blue is OK apart from section between Threlkeld Knott and Clough. Steep scree. Can be done up and down on a trials bike (with engine) – so should be OK going down on a mountain bike. Won’t be easy to find the top of the path in mist.
The run off from Great Dodd over towards wolf crags and the east end of the coach road is good.