I had set off at 6.00 a.m. on the Saturday, from a village called Heskin, which is near the Charnock Richard services on the M6 in Lancashire. I also remember the dash along the A6, through Preston, Lancaster, Miln- thorpe to Levens Hall. Here, I turned left to cross the Lyth valley. I was glad to turn right onto the A5074, for this road to Bowness was a lot quieter. Near Bowness I headed towards the ferry in order to cross Windermere. I rode past the stationary cars, all waiting for their turn to board the ferry, and went straight onboard.