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There is a cafe about 1m down the track. This would add two miles to any walk!

Crow chasing off a buzzard

Great vege cafe Joey's

The photo is the entrance to Wray Castle, I did not go in for a look, just rode past the entrance. It does not look a big site, but it does look tidy

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Its name is derived from the distinguished five-arched stone bridge, constructed across the river in the year 1651. There's a curved weir just below Newby Bridge which controls the amount of water flowing into River Leven from Lake Windermere.

This is a great traffic-free link that avoids the busy A590. It's a lovely smooth surface with great views and is part of the Bay Cycleway (NCN 700).

In 1907, a suspension footbridge was erected at the southern edge of town, capping Romney Road. Originally facilitating the commute for workers residing on the west bank of the river to the shoe factory on the east bank, the bridge played a pivotal role. However, as Kendal expanded, particularly to the southeast, the demand for an additional vehicular river crossing arose in the 1990s. This new crossing aimed to streamline the journey for cars, eliminating the need to circumvent the town centre. The decision was made to construct a road bridge in the same location as the existing footbridge. Despite the sentimental attachment to the old suspension bridge, a movement emerged to preserve it. Instead of dismantling the structure, a consensus was reached to relocate it to the northern end of town, providing valuable access to the Mintsfeet Industrial Estate and the schools on the east bank of the river. Some original elements were integrated into the new bridge, maintaining the iconic appearance of the Romney Footbridge. Today, in addition to serving pedestrians, the bridge plays a role in a cycle route.

This lovely back lane runs parallel to the River Kent and provides a quiet link between Bowston and Staveley. It's a scenic and more tranquil alternative to NCN 6 which runs along the other side of the river linking in with the busy A591.