The Penine Cycle Challenge stage 1
Friday 25th May - Sunday 27th May 2012 FULL
We have put together a cycle route using mainly the Sustrans Route 6 and the Pennine Cycleway.
Day One
A wonderful start through Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines
on nicely undulating cycle and forest trails. Minor roads lead us to Newstead
Abbey and the wonderful grounds before heading on towards the Derbyshire
Dales and our overnight stop at Belper.
Approx mileage 45 miles
Day Two.
The big day! Setting off on minor roads we get a spectacular view of Carsington
Water. From Carsington we quickly pick up the High Peak trail allowing
glorious off road cycling on good cycle trails cutting through the Derbyshire
Dales. At Parslay Hay we meet the Tissington Trail which we follow all
the way to the Spa town of Buxton. No time to take the waters before we
continue our cycle north with views across Kinder Scout to the east. The
Longdendale Trail hugs the reservoir and follows the route of the former
Woodhead railway line. It has shallow gradients and a smooth surface making
it ideal cycling terrain. We terminate at Dunford Bridge before a final
climb to Holmefirth, our overnight stop at Compo’s home town (last
of the summer wine)
Approx Mileage 60 miles
Day Three
Homeward bound. Cycling south from Holmefirth we pick up the Trans Pennine
Cycle way. A variety of routes are available but we will use the Timberland
Trail which goes via the village of Wortley. Then on through the historic
Wentworth estate before cycling south towards Rotherham. Quiet roads take
us to Ulley Country Park. We are now close to home ground as we cycle
through Brampton en le Morthen taking the familiar roads back to Worksop.
Approx Mileage 50 miles
Tour
Details
Distance :150miles
Duration: 3 days
Difficulty:Medium
Route Description:20% minor roads 75% cycle trails.
Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - Sunday 27th May 2012
Price £230:00
Included in the Price
- Hotel accommodation or high quality B&B- breakfasts included
- Support vehicle
- Cycle guide throughout the ride
- Cycle pack including maps and directions
- First aid bike repairs if required and free loan of spare bike if neccesary
- All lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks on route (homemade cakes, flapjack and fruit etc)
Not Included in The Price
- Evening Meals