Well “Flaming June” really lived up to its name this year. We had
two events planned for June and fortunately both fell during the heatwave. John
& Alex planned a high Pennine adventure for the 18th as an optional
“tulip”. We all chose the “tulip” and six cars left Sizergh Castle
heading north east using the back roads around Kendal towards Tebay. Reversing
skills were tested when we met a milk tanker and then a tractor coming the
opposite way on a single track road. No question as to who would give way!
It was then onto the garden centre cafe at Newbiggin on Lune for coffee.
Resetting our trips we followed the A685 through Kirkby Stephen, turning right
at Kaber to Tan Hill. By now we were high on the North Pennines with dramatic
scenery and a very welcome cool breeze! We then dropped down into
Arkengarthdale to Reeth for lunch at The Charles Bathurst Inn. The homeward
journey was Reeth to Thwaite, south through Buttertubs then the A684 to
Sedbergh stopping to say our goodbyes. Thanks to John and Alex for a fantastic
day.
Three days later ten cars met at The Crown High Newton for a short
run to Coniston Water, lead by Martin and Brenda, where our annual BBQ was once
again being prepared by Brian & Sue. Other members were already there…..two
had arrived by Kayak! After the burgers,sausages etc we were treated to
Christine's sticky toffee pudding…..with cream and Kate's lemon drizzle cake.
Delicious!!
The
sun had set & the midges were starting to bite so we broke camp, waved off
the Kayaks and left for home.
We also managed to fit in our monthly meeting and a few members
joined the Burnley and Pendle group for their annual “Pendle Run”.
Sue
