Having obtained our bikes, Aidan and Dad set out while Emily and Mum went off Tess-walking. The blue route was the first we attemped, a gentle and enjoyable wander through the woods. Well, it was a bit more than a Sunday afternoon strole! We got back after about an hour and decided it was lunch-time so attacked the food left in the car, only just in time to avoid a torrential downpour.
We then decided to try the shorter red route, the southern one. Now this one was very different with far more steep slopes to climb. After a good slog through the forest and open hillside we arrived at a choice - continue up to the viewpoint and technical downhill stretch or return back down by a shorter and more enjoyable run - we went for the latter, though even it had some fun bits - like cycling down stone steps as demontrated by Aidan.
Aidan then decided that a coffee and cake sounded more fun than joining Dad on a return trip to the viewpoint above Keswick!
Going by the sleepy Tess in the evening I think she had a good walk with Mum and Emily!
