Saturday 18th April 2026 10:30am

Starting from - Leverhulme Park Community Sports Centre
Would highly recommend to use What3words
The What3words link is ///quarrel.issue.zest

There are toilets at the start and plenty of parking
, BL2 6EB

This ride is limited to members of MTB North West group only

  • 16 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 3 hr 20 mins
  • Mountain bike
  • Bolton
  • All ages

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5 Places booked

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

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BL2 6EB

Although I’ve set this ride up, it is Alison’s idea
This is more a gravel ride than mountain bike ride so can be done on most bikes except road bikes. A bit of grip with the tyres is needed
It is aim directly at beginners but am sure more experienced will have fun too
From the start we head towards the Burrs via Bradley Fold, Black Lane, Elton Reservoir and Tentersfield.
From the Burrs we head to Greenmount via Woodhill, Tottington and Greenmount where we spin around and head back towards the Burrs.
From the Burrs, we pick up the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal trail towards Radcliffe, then on to Black Lane again, Bradley Fold and finally, back to the start point and maybe a brew.
We will be stopping on route for a main break which will be decided during the ride.

This can be viewed as a Gravel Ride but is mainly MTB

Mainly flat ish trails

We will stop to regroup and photos on a regular basis plus a main stop

You must wear a helmet Wear clothing to suit the weather conditions Bring an inner tube to suit the bike you’re riding (they are not all the same)

We especially welcome newbies!

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5 ride participants

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