UK Day 6: 42 Miles

Chorley, England to Kendal, England

Today’s ride was more urban at the start as I worked my way through the towns of Chorley and Preston. Thankfully, the cycleways made it easy to avoid much of the congestion. However, one curious delivery driver decided to slow down next to me on a busy road and ask about my trip, holding up a line of traffic in the process.

Once out of the busy areas, I passed through more farmland, with small towns appearing every few miles. It was a bit chilly today, so I wore a jacket and pants over my normal cycling kit. With the extra layers, I stayed fairly comfortable throughout the ride.

I made a couple of stops along the way for some quick calories—first at a small bakery for a sausage roll, then at a convenience store for some candy. After nearly 40 miles, I arrived in the town of Lancaster, where I did a quick loop around the castle before heading to the train station.

I was ending my day in Kendal and decided to take the train one stop from Lancaster to Oxenholme, then finish the ride with two more miles to my hotel. Tomorrow’s ride will likely be the hardest of the trip as I make my way through the Lake District National Park, so saving my legs from another 20 miles seemed like the smart choice.

After checking into the hotel in Kendal, I made the short uphill walk to Kendal Castle, which is more than 1,000 years old. On my walk back into town, I spotted a nice looking beer garden with a Mexican food truck and decided to stop for dinner.