John O'Groats to Land's End - 1989

August 16th - Carlisle to Keswick (18 miles) 
As we resumed our ride, we realised that the first half of 
our route had been entirely in Scotland. Our first day in 
England turned out to be our shortest ride - although 
Julie's leg was slowly returning to normal, it was still 
swollen.To reduce the mileage, we used the train to 
Maryport, which went through Wigton, the home of our 
friends the Williams. We shouted 'Hi Geoff, Pat, Sarah, 
Ian and Anna' as we passed, but got no reply. After lunch
at Cockermouth we climbed up the quite gentle slope of 
Whinlatter Pass. There were a couple of showers on the 
way but we enjoyed the ride, which included an uplifting 
view of Lake Bassenthwaite. Such civilized scenery after 
the rigorous grandeur of the Highlands.                NEXT