Days start was in the stylish understated Cycle Barn . My themed room ? – door shown below had a vast wetroom and thick stone barn walls . Who knew it would also end in stylish 1940’s nostalgia?
Next door to Mont Ventoux – I asked to move from this room as after my day I want nothing with the word Mont 
or French for Very Windy 
in it 
…. Following my tested Lakes Pub / Restaurant theme I was originally going to head to Cartmel to the Cavendish Arms. A favourite when we had a ‘van on the nearby Holker Hall site . But the Estuary coast won and so the days route took shape below …………
…..the last Crags of the Lakeland , behind in the distance as I headed south
… Takes me to my first stop – an early breakfast at Levens Hall – one of the more stylish caff’s on my tour 
Through Milnthorpe the flatland opens up onto where the Kent Estuary joins Morecambe bay – and on a day like this it’s idyllic .
…. and into an surprising coastal scene at Arnside with neat Edwardian Villas , self conscious galleries and “Dog Friendly” Spas . Paddle Boarders lazily drifting in the early Autumn sun – soooo Nice .
On the road out I spot a run down cottage with that warm Cornish country lane feel to it – running down to Silverdale beach.
The views from the back door – priceless
….. and on across the border – Cumbria and the Lakes now firmly behind me
… The cycle routes round here are fab – my route takes me on the Lancs Cycleway as I’m heading for a Stylish end to my day …
….and on to the 75th Anniversary of one of my favourite moody B&W romantic dramas .. made in 1945 … in who could have imagined it Carnforth , Lancashire !
It’s a strange thought that this enduring Noel Coward / David Lean movie was made in this obscure Northern town – but it had the right Victorian / Moody Steam rail station . Also there was a war on – they could hardly go on location 
Moody AND Steamy
– 2nd puncture
…. as I drag my punctured bike the last Mile ( no way was I taking the back wheel / gears etc off 10 mins away from getting the train ) when I could do it at home ! – It was a nice surprise that the bike got its own studio flat on the train 
All told it’s been a great few days – in a strange way the Exhaustion is Exhilarating .
It’s been fun posting this stuff and world willing – it won’t be too long until I fire up this Blog again .
Bye for now 
XxXx 
Fabulous adventure……. look forward to your next encounter with Camino
Well done, old boy. Foot sore & saddle weary, but adventure complete!!
Xxx