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Honister Pass and Whinlatter Pass – A Second Day Watching the Tour of Britain

18 September 2018 Andy

For our second day in the Lake District watching the Tour of Britain, Andy had planned a route giving us a bit of a cycle ride before and after the event finishing at the top of Whinlatter Pass. However, he suggested an alternative to his original route, a shortcut taking in the Honister Pass. I took the bait. So, after breakfast at Borrowdale YHA, we set off towards the Honister Pass. The direction we were taking was supposedly the easy…

Whinlatter Pass – Watching the Tour of Britain

14 September 2018 Andy

I have never been to watch the Tour of Britain. In spite of it passing nearby in previous years, other commitments have always got in the way. This year I was determined to correct that. A further incentive was that the routes for this years tour took it up Whinlatter on two days. Also, Tour De France winners Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome were participating. Unfortunately, Sarah had no spare annual leave days left. Thankfully, Andy S was free to step…