Day 4   Allenheads-Rowlands Gill           

31.7 miles (Total to date 131.6 miles)

Not so bad today two steep climbs, the first out from Allenheads up Currick about a mile. Photograph and a drink before heading down to Rookhope, downhill all the way.

Just approaching the top of the last  big climb on the route. It was the very steep and rough off road section from Rookhope about a mile up before leveling out and then going across the top of the moors for about 10.5miles.

The weather kept away. I can imagine it being a lot harder ride if it were to turn nasty.

I only passed one person walking down and a few cyclist at Parkhead cafe other than that, I was the only person up there and the only other noise came from a Curlew and a few Lapwings.

By the time I had dropped down to Rowley the moors had given way to a more tree lined route. The signage was not as good along the last stretch but I made good time and met up with Bernie at Rowlands Gill. Looking forward to finishing tomorrow just 19miles to go! Hope to make use of the pool at the hotel before setting off.