Newby Bridge & Cartmel Loop:

The fortunes of have changed dramatically since the opening of the bypass: now the village is no longer di- vided by a very busy road and there are many attractive stone houses, a good pub and a fine café at the architectural salvage centre at Yew Tree Barn. The ride heads south to the lovely village of Cartmel with its stunning Priory. It would be easy to link this ride to the one that heads south down to Humphrey Head. Turning north from Cartmel, go past the racecourse, climbing steadily to Seatle then descending with fine views towards lake . There are more refreshment opportu- nities in Newby bridge, located close to where the lake becomes the River Leven. In Staveley you have the opportunity of a side trip to where there is a café by the lake. The main route follows a series of cyclepaths and quiet lanes back to High Newton.

Grade: Strenuousness 2, Navigation 2, Technicality 2 Start/Finish: Strickland arms Distance: Approx. 13miles (21km) Time: 2– 4 hours Height gain: Terrain: Quiet country lanes and cycle paths Maps: OS Landranger 97, OS Explorer OL 7,

1. With your back to the Crown Inn in High Newton, turn left towards the 30mph and give way signs( following the road in the opposite direction to Cartmell Fell). At the cross roads go straight on towards old stone houses. Shortly after the- se turn left at a T junction by the Post House go up the hill (signed 6’6” width limit) 2. Cross the bridge over the A590. At a T-junction, turn left then right (singned Cartmel) 3. At the T- Junction after almost 2miles bear left (sign posted Cartmel, Cark). This road is busier. 4. Follow for 1 mile into Cartmel. Immediately after the convenience store turn right by the pig and whistle pub, signed Village Centre). Shortly after this at a T junction turn right, go through the square and pass to the right of Cartmel Vil- lage shop. 5. After ¼ mile, towards the end of the racecourse on the left, turn first right on Greenbank lane (signposted Wood Broughton, NCN70). Follow the NCN 70 signs on the long gentle climb with one steep section. 6. After almost 1.5 miles, turn right at a T junction(by large grass triangle with several trees in it). Descend and follow the road to the L below the power lines 7. At the t-junction turn left towards the church spire. 8. Easy to miss. After 1 ¼ miles, at the end of green metal railings/fence, turn left (signposted Seatle). After ¼ mile turn first right ( no sign) 9. After 1 mile, with no through road ahead, follow the road round to the right 10. After the long descent, at a T-junction turn left onto the pavement cyclepath then cross the busy A590 via the traffic island. Turn right onto the pavement cycle path on the north side of the road. 11. Follow the pavement cyclepath to the roundabout and then turn left on to the busy A592 towards Bowness and Winder- mere. In about 200 yds take the first right (signposted Stevely Church). Please take care at this turn. 12. At the T-junction by a three way wooden fingerpost turn right ( signposted The Church, Grnage 7, Lancaster 23) 13. Steep climb after Church. Just before the A590 turn left uphill on the old road (signposted , High New- ton,Ayside) 14. Follow the cycle route , parallel to or alongside the A590. At T-junction bear left (sign posted Kendal, High Newton). Gentle climb for 1 mile to start.