North West

This 17 mile cycle ride takes you on a looped circuit from the historic city of Lancaster out along the banks of the River Lune to Glasson Dock and then returns through the Lancashire countryside via country lanes and villages.

This 11 mile cycle route takes you on a loop circuit from Keswick along a disused railway line to the village of Threkland. The return journey is mainly along country lanes and takes you via the ancient stones of Castlerigg,

This easy 7 mile cycle ride starts  from the historic 1000 acre Tatton Park Estate, Knutsford and takes you through beautiful Cheshire country lanes to the Historic Dunham Park Estate. Tatton Park is a 100 acre Estate just outside Knutsford,Cheshire.

This 18 mile  cycle ride takes you out from Glossop and  in to the open countryside of the Peak District National Park cycling through the suburbs of Glossop and then on the traffic free ‘Longdendale Trail and return via the

This cycle route takes you along a 12 mile section of the Transpennine Trail National Cycle Route No62 from Widnes on the banks of the River Mersey to Altringham on the outskirts of Manchester. The route is mainly traffic free

Newton le Willows to The Flash Country Park, Leigh An 11 mile cycle route including a circuit of the lake. The cycle route takes you from the market town of Newton Le Willows cycling mainly along country lanes and ‘B’ roads

Warrington to St Helens – ‘The Sankey Valley Park’ A flat 9 milecycle route (one way)which takes you from Bewsey at Warrington along the valley to St Helens famous in the past for its glass making and mining industries. Sankey Valley

Windermere to Coniston ,’ The Three Lake Tour’ A 47 mile cycle route which is for the ‘hardened cyclist’ It takes you from Windermere in the heart of the lakes over the fells to Coniston Water and return via Estwaite Water.

Macclesfield to Peak District – Reservoirs Tour and Macclesfield Forest A 14 mile cycle route which takes you from the market town of Macclesfield along ‘B’ roads and country lanes out to the Peak District and on a tour of the

Ellesmere Port – Villages, Chester and River Dee Loop A 34 mile cycle route which takes you from Ellesmere Port along mainly ‘B’ roads and country lanes through some of North Cheshire’s well known villages and then on to Chester via

Wirral village Circuit. - 15 mile circuit Wirral Villages. Starting from Willaston village this cycle route takes you through some of Wirral’s loveliest villages. Along the way you cycle through Burton, Neston, Parkgate, Thornton Hough and Raby Mere before returning to

Delamere Forest – Off Road Trails 4 & 7 mile trails If its off road you want, this could be the place for you. Delamere Forest is situated approximately 11 miles east of the historic city of Chester just off

Waddington Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland Circular Tour A 20 mile  cycle route on which you will encounter some severe climbs so be prepared. The  cycle route takes you from the beautiful village of Waddington and you cycle through

Chester to Hargrave ‘The Canal Cruiser Cycle Ride’ An easy cycle ride approximately 6 miles long which takes you from the historic city of Chester along the Shropshire Union Canal passing the outskirts of Chester and out through the suburbs

Whitchurch to Shrewsbury. On National Cycle Route No 45 ‘Mercian Way’ National Cycle Rote No45 is part of the Sustrans network and runs all the way from Salisbury to Chester, mainly using country lanes and ‘B’ roads. This 30 mile

Market Drayton Circular Tour via Tern Hill and Hodnet A 16 mile cycle ride which will take you from the historic market town of Market Drayton with its half timbered buildings and ancient market along country lanes and ‘B’ roads

Mersey Beat – New Brighton to Seacombe & return – approx. 8 miles. This is a simple, flat, traffic free, out and back route from New Brighton on the Wirral along the Mersey sea front to Seacombe and back. Approximate

Banks Village, Near Southport to Ainsdale. This 10 mile flat ride takes you along the sea front from the village of Banks southwards to the Southport suburb of Ainsdale passing Southport and its pier along the way. Starting from Hoole

Little Sutton to Rabymere. – Approximately 8 miles one way. This cycle ride takes you from Little Sutton on the outskirts of Ellesmere Port out along country lane via the lovely village of Willaston to the local beauty spot of Rabymere

Nantwich to Market Drayton using part of Regional Route No 75.  - 18 miles.  This linear route takes you from Nantwich with its Tudor half timbered buildings and medieval streets, out into the Cheshire countryside on a fairly direct route to

Chester – Delamere- Chester (North-East) Loop Can start from Chester station – or Delamere station – ample parking at each. Distance approximately 35 miles An undulating route, using mostly quiet lanes, B roads and tarmaced towpath. Also uses elements of

Chester – Beeston – Chester Distance: 27 miles Category: Moderate Overview: This ride starts from Chester and takes you south through Cheshire along relatively quiet lanes, before curving east towards the imposing remains of Beeston castle. Return uses the well

Chester- Flintshire-Chester Distance: 27 miles Category: Intermediate/Expert Overview: This ride starts off relatively flat, leaving Chester using the traffic free riverside cycle path and then hitting a few rolling hills across the Welsh/English border. Mostly relatively quiet country lanes but

Blackpool Sea front Bispham to Starr Gate Approx 4 miles each way making a return ride of 8 miles along a traffic free route along the sea front. As you cycle this route you will pass some of Blackpools famous

Seacombe Ferry,Birkenhead to Hoylake – 10 miles Very flat ride – completely off road but with a tarmac surface. Suiatable for road bikes. Start cycle ride at the Seacombe Ferry at Birkenhead. Here you will find a large car park

Tatton Park – Knutsford.  - 5 miles This is a traffic free cycle ride around the 2000 acres of parkland of Tatton Par, which welcome cyclists to enjoy the park. I started my cycle ride at the gates to Tatton

Overview: This 12 mile cycle ride is a relatively flat circuit, taking in the traffic free riverside cycle path and then diving across the Welsh/English border via generally quiet lanes. A few watering holes are on the circuit – but

This 20 mile cycle ride starts at the Wirral Way at Hooton Nr Ellesmere Port and is a very scenic route and flat. Start at the Wirral Way in Hooton and cycle along the Wirral Way towards Thurstaton/est Kirby. The

Penrith to Ambleside via kirkstone pass – 23 miles Only reccomended for the advanced/fool hardy rider. This ride takes you from the market town of Penrith to Ambleside via The Kirkstone Pass which is a serious climb. Starting from Ullswater

Chester – Ellemere Port circular route. – 26 miles Good flattish route. Nearly all traffic free. Start Point.- Canal locks. Canal St. Chester. Cycle along the canal towpath away from Chester in the direction of Ellemere Port and keep to

Saughall Loop – ‘The Saughasll Saunter’ – 18 miles. Start by church in Saughall, west Cheshire. (Map ref. SJ352 688) Just off A548, 2km east of A550. Some car parking by church, and further limited parking just past the church