After enjoying a relatively straightforward, if a bit wet, day of cycling on Bay Cycle Day 1, our second-day cycling to Arnside promised to be a tougher challenge … though hopefully, dryer. First of all, however, we had a hill to climb. Sarah had spotted a lighthouse on top of a hill when we had passed through Ulverston on our South Lakes Safari Zoo trip. It had to be climbed. We had all day. So after breakfast the four of…
Finally, we have been able to organise a short cycling tour. The coronavirus pandemic has brought strange (and troubling) times over the last six months. This three-day tour was originally planned for spring. It is only in the Autumn we have felt confident enough to undertake the journey up to Walney. Day 1 of our Bay Cycle Way tour began by with me, Sarah, Andy S and Mike driving up to Barrow-in-Furness and unloading our bikes and panniers. Then we…
My Christmas present from Sarah last year was a ‘Penguin Experience’ at South Lakes Safari Zoo. However, due to the Coronavirus lockdown, our original date had been postponed. Finally, in late autumn, the South Lakes Zoo were able to reopen again and begin offering ‘Experiences’. So, Sarah and I re-booked for a September experience. We began by booking an overnight stay in Barrow-in-Furness. By chance, we found Barrow Indian Cuisine, an unassuming place, and enjoyed an excellent evening meal. After…
This Bay Cycle Way itinerary outlines the cycle route myself, Sarah, Andy S and Mike will be following in autumn 2020. We will be cycling from Barrow-in-Furness to Glasson Dock, all the while hugging Morecambe Bay. Sustrans describes the Bay Cycle Way route as ‘a perfect introduction to long-distance cycling. Morecambe Bay is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the UK. As you cycle along the route you’ll be rewarded with incredible views, world-class historic sites and…
