2 Lake District: Garburn, Gatesgarth, Nan Bield, Highstreet & Boredale
Day two we ride the Highstreet & Boredale route of the guys from Pedalnorth.com, combined with 3 other passes: Garburn, Gatesgarth and Nan Bield pass. Abouth the Highstreet & Boredale route they say:
'This route is so classic that the National Trust should slap a preservation order on it forthwith. It has the lot - big, beefy climbs, grassy ridge-riding and two rollicking descents. You can vary it by coming back on the Ullswater shore path or up the flank of Beda Fell but this version keeps at a reasonably consistent standard of rideability. That said, there will be a spot of portage from the Hayeswater dam, but that's part of the package with Lakeland riding, right?
The moorland cruising north from High Street is ideal on a clear day, and the descent to Howtown one of the most enjoyable anywhere. If you look at the profile graph above, you'll see that there's almost unbroken descent from mile 5 to mile 10 - one of the longest descents you'll ever do.
Day 2 consist of 70k and about 2200vm...Enjoy!!!