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Spike Island

Wednesday 18th October 2023 10:30am

Starting from - The Mucky Mountains car park. The post code WA12 8RA is for The Linear Park Care Home - a single track access road down to The Mucky Mountains car park is at the side of it. Car park is FREE. No toilets.
NB - HEIGHT RESTRICTED BARRIER to the access road, but there is on street parking just before it. WA12 8RA

This Miles and Smiles ride is open for anyone to join

  • 22 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), eBike, Adapted Cycle
  • 4 hr 40 mins

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

About the route

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WA12 8RA

Next week is forecast to be bright and dry - whoohoo! A fabulous, flat ride that is almost entirely off road. We'll be cycling on canal towpaths through Sankey Valley and the Trans Pennine Trail. The route is steeped in industrial history and there's lots of wildlife to spot (heron at every turn on the recce!) We pass several disused canal locks, park land, Fiddler's Ferry Marina and disused (soon to be demolished) Power Station, the Mersey Estuary and ride beneath the spectacular Mersey Gateway Bridge before arriving at Spike Island for our brew stop. Stunning scenery and super surfaces on this 'there and back ' ride. And an added bonus - the awful A frames have been removed!
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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Sue Smith

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