Martindale valley reccy from Poorly Bridge

This ride will start in the market square where the large fish sundial monument stands. This is because there are a number of paying car parks as well as free on road parking places. The ride will travel out of the village towards the Eastern side of Ullswater lake passing Howtown & Sandwick. We travel along country road with a few small hills, as we continue into Martindale valley there's a big winding hill to climb, it is manageable. At the top you will get some magnificent photos of Ullswater lake Mountains and valley. We continue on a newly laid road with lots of loose chippings (be careful if you're on a road bike.) the road is undulation until the end where there's a slight climb to Dale Head. This is where you will see the deer/stags on the towering mountains, It's a social ride and we will ride to the pace of the slowest rider. I recommend you wear a helmet, bring a lightweight waterproof jacket,a spare inner tube, a drink and snack. We return by the same route and on returning to Pooley Bridge we'll have time for a drink, cake or lunch in a local cafe or pub in the market square.