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'Clart' - A Northumbrian term for thick, glutinous mud - depending upon the conditons there is plenty of it on this ride which is linked by tarmac sections on quiet lanes.
Ideal for a short winters day. Giving a good overall experience of the differences in terrain that are indicated by the various dotted lines on an OS map. No where technically hard but in typical 'clarty' conditions may be taxing. Considerably easier and quicker if frozen or during a drought !
Park at the end of the the village near the community hall. West along road and TL just past community hall . A gate gives access to the first 'clarty' downhill through the field to the Hartburn. Through ford and up to minor road leading towards Bolam Lake. Now follow a variety of country lanes and byways to Capheaton. At Capheaton turn west again and take the bridleway towards Frolic. Then S to Kirkheaton. (Opportunity to extend ride around the windfarm exists at this point). From Kirkheaton country lane E to point 174 TL onto another clarty downhill leading eventually to Bradford. A 1km dash down the A696 to a L turn through Saugh House farm then follow the bridleway N for about 2km to Bolam Lake. Follow lane past Angerton Cottage then continue along bridleway down to bridge over the River Wansbeck. Eventually emerging onto road at Marlish. Head west back to Middleton.