The Tour de France is coming near Mallerstang on 5 July 2014.  This once in a lifetime event will see thousands of cycling enthusiasts and locals cram the route to see the world’s greatest road cyclists pass through.

Surely, one of the best spots for the opening day will be Buttertubs, where the riders will climb from Wensleydale and down into Swaledale.  This is a hearty 7.5 mile walk largely across open fell from High House and subject to the weather I may give it a go.

Route details can be found here – http://www.letour.com/le-tour/2014/us/grand-depart.html