Clifton County Park

We'll meet at the Visitors Centre car park for a warm up (chat) and a quick bike check. Then we’ll head off through beautiful woodland to explore the delights of Clifton Country Park. The park forms part of the Irwell Valley Sculpture Trail and the geographers amongst you will know it was the site of a Wet Earth Colliery and we will cycle past lots of the foundations of the old colliery buildings.    This is a gentle ride on a mostly flat and traffic free route. The total length of the ride is around 5 miles. It’s a really nice path although it can get quite muddy in places making it more suitable for mountain bikes or bikes with fairly sturdy tyres. Perfect for beginners and anyone who’s not been on a bike for a while as well.    It's a good idea to bring some water and you may also want to bring a snack if you think your energy levels may need topping up along the way. Wearing a helmet is advisable, though not essential. If you have a spare inner tube great please bring one along but not to worry if you don’t. It’s always good to take a few layers to cope with our British weather, a waterproof is always advisable and some cash would be handy if you want an ice cream at the end of the ride!    Look forward to seeing you there!