RVJ Destination Buckshaw

Departing the start point onto cycleway, and then following NCN Route 55 into and through Cuerden Valley and on to Kem Mill before ascending to Buckshaw Village. The route then follows cycleway around the village and onto Mossfield Nature Reserve for a gravelly figure of 8 before descending back onto Buckshaw. More cycleway follows to cut through the village to reach the Green Man. The return route is pretty much the reverse of the outward leg.

Destination Buckshaw is an easy going traffic free ride of a little over 13 miles.

Utilising Sustrans route 55 through Cuerden Valley, and the cycleways and off road routes around Buckshaw Village, this route is almost completely traffic free.

Time willing, and if the youngsters would like, then there may be a stop at a playpark. We will pause for drinks and snacks en-route as required.

Bring a spare tube for your bike(s), helmets are mandatory, mudguards are advised, and also bring along snacks and drinks for the ride. Please all wear a smile and bring some nice weather. This ride is suitable for MTB, Gravel/CX, and Hybrid bikes. Road bikes are not suitable.

First-timers welcome!