Howgill Fells | The Calf | Bowderdale

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[@5492sparky]

Now that is a bike ride! Absolutely stunning scenery Mate. 👍

[@yorkneytrailrider1751]

Got to be one of my favourite videos you’ve done Andy, brilliant riding and really showing the new cassette at its best, great job mate 👍

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks mate 😁

[@paulrichter3081]

Cracking ride, cracking weather, cracking route - just cracking all round!!! I'm glad you said it was one of the best trails you've ridden as I was thinking the same. Another excellent video, wright amount of riding/commentary, and what views! excellent - keep it up. 👌

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks Paul 👊

[@andythompson4845]

Nice one Andy. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. Lots of good rides to think about. Defo like to try this one!

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

lovely views! what a great way to spend a day!!! awesome

[@georgemycock3710]

Looks a grand ride that. Them views... 👌🏼

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

Looked a fantastic route. So open, loved that early valley section.

[@TrailFinder]

It was great that section. 😁

[@nickolp-it7bo]

looks Epic Andy, another on the list after lockdown!!

[@TrailFinder]

Do an out and back. Sedbergh to bowderdale and back. Second half of the loop is poor

[@windyg5236]

Good ride, stunning scenery on that one, Thanks for sharing 👌👍

[@TrailFinder]

Your welcome 👍

[@Onealmightypod]

Brilliant ride......oh the climb up the first Howgill I remember it well after watching this. You’ve had a cracking day out there!

[@TrailFinder]

Yes great day for it. Howgill is usually in the clouds

[@tractorrestorations6055]

Cracking ride that At Ravenstonedale you were 4 miles from me I've a nice 40-50 miler couple of tough climbs good down hills and a few bogs to sink in if your available... when the normality returns etc plenty of good views too I'm self employed so I don't do to much risky stuff im out for a good ride with good views just have a day out Hope you had a good Xmas All the best for the new year

[@neilbower123]

I did that ride last year after seeing this vid on a red hot day & yes, the return to Sedbergh is a bit of a pain & that steep road section was a killer. Thanks for the vid

[@TrailFinder]

If I do this again it be an out and back to bowderdale

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

Did this a few years ago with lads from work and absolutely loved it (first half of it 😉) trail through the valley is narrower than it looks and you've gotta watch for the peddle strikes, every rut looked so familiar, that's because you vividly remember the best rides. 👍😎 (Did the second half with a broken rear mech and so was stuck in one gear, BRUTAL 😄)

[@TrailFinder]

Thought the second half was terrible. I’m going to do it again. But as an out and back. Thinking coming back will be just as exciting as the way out

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Nice one ..👍

[@paulatack]

well done on passing 5k subscribers andy.

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks Paul. Your the 1st person to say so 😁

[@ivanboyes9773]

Great ride, did it in July, thick cloud til we started the descent down from the Calf. Amazing views 😎

[@TrailFinder]

I’ve tried to do this ride a few times. But it’s always been In the clouds. Perfect day this time though

[@willleonardmtb95]

Awesome video🤙👏

[@muckybikes27]

Another one I have to visit. I will need a camper for 2021 !

[@Lakedistrictrider]

Nice vid Andy. One of my fav Dales rides that one.

[@TrailFinder]

Needs to be done as an out and back. Second half was terrible. I’m going to do it that way soon if you fancy joining me

[@Lakedistrictrider]

I actually like it as a loop. There is a dull bit before Ravenstonedale but I like the rest after the tarmac. The bit through the trees is fun and some nice bits of singletrack later on. More xc in character but I quite like that sometimes. Yeah would be up for the out and back sometime after lockdowns.

[@Neph-v5r]

@@TrailFinder Ive just posted an extended version of this ride in these comments mate, if your feeling fit I highly recommend it & if I can do it you most certainly can :)

[@wallythornton8439]

Just started watching your videos and loving it.I live in sedbergh so really enjoyed watching this video. I am not a mountain bike myself but I do have a 1980s BMX.

[@TrailFinder]

Surprised you never mention the title of this video with living in sedbergh. I really need to remember to change it 😂😂

[@wallythornton8439]

@@TrailFinder Lol been watching some more tonight the one where you called a old man a miserable old git it did make my chuckle to myself.

[@TrailFinder]

@@wallythornton8439 yeah I remember him. 😂😂

[@Bakerboy0123456789]

Fantastic ride in the dry - not so in the wet!

[@Stopadoodledoo]

Great video mate, shame the trails were a bit rubbish on the return journey but that's the way it goes sometimes I guess. The singletrack off the Calf looks fantastic though 👍

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks mate. Think I’m going to try it as an out and back next time.

[@coach_craig_chronicles]

we rode this route last weekend, the valley was mostly unrideable due to all the rain recently so we plotted a road route back to Sedbergh. I must admit, you do make it look a lot easier than it is.

[@TrailFinder]

I make my self look good with the editing Craig 🤣🤣

[@coach_craig_chronicles]

@@TrailFinder I made myself look like an old miserable moaning twat with mine haha.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Epic riding mate, i could do with one of those GPS things so i can get out and explore more on my own, cracking video 👍

[@adamwharmby4864]

Garmin explorer is a Black Friday deal atm

[@TrailFinder]

I couldn’t do the rides I do without one mate. Sat nav for the bike 😁

[@adamwharmby4864]

Yeah I use one to good for discovering new trails specially when others like yourself upload them to garmin or trail forks

[@kennyroberts8807]

Proper trail riding 👌🏻

[@TrailFinder]

At its best kenny 👊

[@garylord7202]

Another one for the to do list Thanks for sharing

[@TrailFinder]

Little tip. Just do an out and back. The full loop is disappointing.

[@garylord7202]

@@TrailFinder Great minds, was just thinking that same thing

[@TrailFinder]

I cut out a lot of moaning in the video 😂 I’m going to do it again soon, as an out and back. Think it be just as good in reverse

[@simonjackson832]

I tackled this a few years back on the wrong bike- 80mm travel, no dropper, semi slick XC tyres and clipped in. Nightmare. Eventually came a cropper on the scrubby woodland descent at 4/5 distance and broke two bones in my foot. An agonising solo limp back to Sedburgh followed by a three hour drive home and straight into A&E 😮

[@TrailFinder]

Not your best day on the bike then 😬😬

[@leebarber3042]

Did this ride 17 years ago, Bowderdale beck is the best single track I have ever done, still till this day. It still looks like I remember it. Love to get back there one day, shame about the return though.

[@TrailFinder]

This ride should be done as an out and back. Going to do it again soon that way

[@leebarber3042]

@@TrailFinder That would make for a stonkingly fast downhill to finish on.👍

[@paulbroadbent5872]

Love that part of the world.How do you find that trail? Thanks Paul

[@gr1809]

Cumbria, typical Yorkshire man, claiming Yorkshire is basically England 🤣 Good vlog, nice technology, view and ride.. Definitely one for the future

[@TrailFinder]

😂😂 brilliant. I do keep meaning to change the title. It’s a great ride. But think I’d do it as out and back next time. Soon as I get to the end of that single track. I’d turn round and go back up the calf

[@gr1809]

@@TrailFinder, really need someone to move the car up to the top end! Did think this while watching.... Wifeeee 😁

[@TrailFinder]

@@gr1809 😂. The second half of the ride is very poor in places. Think going back the way I came and descending the calf back into sedbergh would be really good fun

[@carlsmtb3171]

Nice great as always! 👍 I’d been warned against this place since it was gnarly AF but it doesn’t look anywhere near as bad as Stainburn! I’ll add this onto the list :)

[@TrailFinder]

Absolutely nothing gnarly about it. Get your self there and have a go. Tip: do it as an out and back. Second half of the ride was disappointing

[@Neph-v5r]

@Gearzilla Its one of my regular local rides & as Andy says, its not gnarly, you just have to be a bit careful lower down at the start of the valley out the as theres some very steep drops with a really narrow trail right on the edge & its fairly rutted so you've to be careful with your pedals.

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

Another stunning ride. Do we ever get to see the face behind the bike?🤣

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks mark. Prefer to be behind the camera 😂. I go all shy in front of it 😁😂

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

@@TrailFinder 🤣🤣

[@mtbguides_Rich]

Was planning on doing the Calf just deciding which direction to do it, recon you went the best way 😀, I've just orderd a the 1030 plus you should get commission 👍

[@TrailFinder]

If I was to ever do it again I would go the way I went. Then as soon as I hit tarmac at bowderdale I would turn around and go back the way I came as an out and back. I really didn’t like the return leg. But if you want to do the full loop I would plan it your self and not use my route. That way you could stay on tarmac as much as possible avoiding the very boring and tough field riding. When you thinking of riding it? You will love the climb screen on the 1030 plus. Lots of good info

[@mtbguides_Rich]

@@TrailFinder was thinking of doing it this week, mind now we're in tier 4 I don't think your supposed to leave the county. Got to wait for my birthday for the garmin but it's only a couple of weeks.

[@TrailFinder]

Think you will be wasting your time rich. It be deep in snow up there this week. Or very boggy if there is any snow melt.

[@mtbguides_Rich]

@@TrailFinder yer it'll be taking my bike for a Walk again 😀, actually the soft ground not to much of a problem on my fatbike but there may not be much fun factor.

[@TrailFinder]

If you do it when it’s abit nicer I’ll come do it with you if you want.

[@stewartsummerside8131]

Brilliant video fantastic scenery 👌

[@kevinjager8007]

Great vid as usual ❤ I am seriously looking at the Garmin edge 1030+ but just wanted to get your take on it’s off-road turn by turn ? I currently have my mobile phone with memory map mounted on the bars but it’s not the best battery life and in the event of a crash. How do you find it for trail nav?

[@TrailFinder]

It’s perfect. Battery also lasts me a month riding the 4 weekends. Wouldn’t be able to do the rides I do without it

[@tykewando]

I've been looking at doing this ride for a while now, deffo gona do it before crimbo now. One of the best things about living in Ripon is having so much (almost) on the door step.

[@TrailFinder]

Second half isn’t great Mike. I would 100% do an out and back. That’s what I’m going to do next time

[@tykewando]

@@TrailFinder would that just be up to the Calf and back or further along mate?

[@TrailFinder]

Where I hit the tarmac road after riding off the calf and down that valley I would turn back there

[@tykewando]

@@TrailFinder awesome, cheers mate.

[@britishbeef2007]

Great video as always dude! Just getting my head round you only started mtb riding 4 years ago?! (2016) ...what was your passion before you found the love of riding? Ive been riding about 17 years now, i go through good and bad years of riding. this been the latter. Your rides inspire me as im sure they do alot of other ppl out there. Keep it up!

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks Aaron. So pleased you get inspired by watching my vids. My big passion before I started to ride is skiing. But I wanted to do something I could do anytime and on my own. . Nearly chose road biking. But ended up doing mtb. In the 4 years since I started I’ve just thrown my self into it. And absolutely love it

[@britishbeef2007]

@@TrailFinder I definitely think you chose the better option. Road riding videos would be boring and I think we all spend enough time in traffic.

[@traildoug415]

Did it the way you did once. After that we've only ever done the Calf and Bowderdale as an out and back.

[@TrailFinder]

That’s how I’ll be doing it from now on. Second half of the ride was terrible. I cut out all the moaning I did from the edit 😂😂😂

[@traildoug415]

@@TrailFinder 😂😂😂 Probably the same moaning we did!

[@OldNorthern_eMTBer]

Did you take the Sales Way from Calf over to Hazelgill Knot or turn right down onto the bridleway down towards Hare Shaw then along the valley to Bowerdale/

[@TrailFinder]

Hare shaw then down the valley

[@OldNorthern_eMTBer]

@@TrailFinder Thought so, cheers 👍

[@markwright1983]

Is that a GoPro 9 with a chin mount you’re using? How do you find the weight of it when mounted like that and what bracket / attachment do you use?

[@TrailFinder]

If you go to 2:18 on my hero 9 vid you can see how I mounted it. It’s a GoPro tripod mount I’ve ground down to fit that helmet. The weight distribution is perfect there. I can hardly tell I’m wearing it

[@MedievalRichard]

Just downloaded your route from this to my Garmin GPS. Planning to do it with my mate on the 4th June. Any tips?

[@TrailFinder]

Yes a huge tip. After the very long road section on the return journey. You will go back off road and come to a small farm. The bridleway is just before the farm. I want through the farm and ended up having to lift my bike over 2 barbed wire fences. You will know exactly where I went wrong when you come to it. But know you will know to just go back 50 metres to the entrance to the bridleway

[@rufuswainwright8171]

Did this ride in the summer. The views were awesome. The riding really wasn’t. I can live with the murderous climb. Though the main decent is a real mech killer. Good video though 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TrailFinder]

Thanks rufus 😁

[@tractorrestorations6055]

My stomping ground When did you do this?

[@TrailFinder]

Beginning of September

[@qfx125]

What model gps model is it thanks looks cool

[@TrailFinder]

it’s a Garmin 1030 plus.

[@tykewando]

@@TrailFinder is the Edge 530 still worth it? Can't quite afford the 1030

[@TrailFinder]

530 is a great device 530/830/1030 all the same really. 1030 is the flagship so just has the extra features. 530 isn’t touch screen though. But that’s not a bad thing

[@tykewando]

@@TrailFinder i just got the 1030 for £300 on a black Friday deal!

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Loved every minute of that thank you

[@winerrider]

Jealous!

[@davemtb8044]

Looks great but the howgills are apart of Cumbria, as is Sedbergh 😂😂👌

[@Neph-v5r]

They're just inside the boundary of North Yorkshire mate www.yorkshire-dales.com/howgill-fells.html

[@TrailFinder]

If you look at a map you will find sedbergh and the calf are inside the Yorkshire dales national park 😂😂😂

[@davemtb8044]

www.visitcumbria.com/peaks/howgills/#:~:text=The%20southern%20Howgill%20Fells%20are,just%20over%20the%20Cumbrian%20border.

[@davemtb8044]

They were part of the county of westmorland and in 1974 when the county boundaries changed they went into Cumbria as did Sedbergh. 👍

[@davemtb8044]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedbergh