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Allan B

I got my first bike (a Raleigh Olympic 10 speed racer) when I was 10 and have loved cycling ever since. Over the following decades bikes have come and gone but there's always been something in the shed. My most recent acquisition is a Brompton, which I bought at retirement and I love it to bits because of its transportability. I've transported it in the car, the bus and the train to get me to destinations that are further afield. I'm not really interested in distance vs time, I'm just looking to get outside and see some lovely scenery and explore the Liverpool / Manchester area (and further afield) at a leisurely pace.

I also like to walk outdoors, which is a pastime that has evolved since doing the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme (Bronze, Silver & Gold) as a teenager. Although I can still push the occasional peaks & mountain trail, my preference is now the less strenuous heritage and themed trails that tend to be based around permanent or travelling exhibits in our towns, cities & surrounding woodlands.

Happy cycling & walking. Allan :-)

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went for a hike

August 25, 2026 at 09:46

A visit to Erddig hall & gardens, Wrexham, Wales

Erddig is a country house and estate in the community of Marchwiel, approximately 2 miles south of Wrexham, Wales. It is centred on a country house which dates from 1684 to 1687, when the central block was built by Joshua Edisbury, and the 1720s, when the flanking wings were added…

Time

4h58m

Distance

8.28km

Speed

5.6km/h

Ascent

60m

Descent

40m

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went for a hike

August 22, 2026 at 09:41

A stroll around Northwich Pina Colada Festival

Back in 2021, something amazing came to light - Rupert Holmes, the man behind the iconic hit “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”, was actually born in Northwich in 1947.

When the news broke, locals and fans alike loved the idea of celebrating this quirky connection, and just like that, the…

Time

1h59m

Distance

2.11km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

10m

Descent

30m

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went for a hike

August 21, 2026 at 11:27

A stroll around Prescott's Serious Nonsense Festival

Time

0h32m

Distance

1.16km

Speed

4.3km/h

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0m

Descent

0m

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went for a hike

August 16, 2026 at 18:55

A walk around NAU & Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.

Time

5h21m

Distance

8.26km

Speed

4.6km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

40m

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went for a hike

August 13, 2026 at 14:58

A walk around Fort Tryon Park & MET Cloisters - New York

The Met Cloisters, located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan, is America’s only museum dedicated exclusively to medieval art and architecture. Opened in 1938 and funded largely by John D. Rockefeller Jr., the building itself is a work of art, incorporating genuine architectural elements from five medieval French cloisters…

Time

0h58m

Distance

1.57km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

40m

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went for a hike

August 12, 2026 at 16:50

An exploration walk around New York

Time

4h16m

Distance

6.75km

Speed

5.2km/h

Ascent

130m

Descent

130m

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went for a hike

August 11, 2026 at 16:50

A visit to Central Park, New York

Time

6h38m

Distance

11.8km

Speed

4.6km/h

Ascent

280m

Descent

250m

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went for a hike

August 11, 2026 at 13:45

A stroll along New York waterfront

Time

1h22m

Distance

4.13km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

10m

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August 12, 2026

wow, is that a warship? 😲 Great pictures 👍🏻 Best regards from Austria

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went for a hike

August 7, 2026 at 11:19

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Crossroads pt2)

The crossroads exhibit pt2 which is housed in the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (locally known as Paddy's WigWam) to compliment pt1 housed in the Manchester Cathedral. Additional photos from the internal circumstance of the main worship area.

Time

0h47m

Distance

757m

Speed

3.6km/h

Ascent

0m

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went for a hike

August 6, 2026 at 11:14

Manchester Cathedral Crossroads & Arndale Exhibits

Time

2h37m

Distance

3.37km

Speed

6.7km/h

Ascent

50m

Descent

40m

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went for a hike

July 30, 2026 at 12:16

A stroll along Cleveleys waterfront & high St.

Time

1h13m

Distance

2.19km

Speed

3.3km/h

Ascent

10m

Descent

10m

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went for a hike

July 26, 2026 at 12:12

A walk around the Manchester day parade

Time

2h50m

Distance

2.80km

Speed

4.5km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

150m

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went for a bike ride

July 8, 2026 at 12:43

Runcorn blue plaque heritage trail

Runcorn currently has 16 Blue Plaques dotted around the town centre, with 4 located slightly further afield and another 10 being planned. Some of them commemorate people while others celebrate the town’s buildings. More information can be found at joethecockershikes.com.

Time

2h34m

Distance

13.6km

Speed

11.5km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

150m

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went for a hike

July 1, 2026 at 14:29

The giant hand of vyrnwy, Powys, Wales

The Giant Hand of Vyrnwy (vern-wee) is a 50-foot wooden sculpture located at the Lake Vyrnwy estate in Powys, Wales. It was carved by chainsaw artist Simon O'Rourke in 2011 from the remains of a 124 year old Douglas fir that was severely damaged during a thunderstorm. Prior to the…

Time

1h04m

Distance

1.60km

Speed

3.6km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

30m

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July 18, 2026

That is a big hand!

went for a hike

June 29, 2026 at 09:51

Walk around Kilvey woodland, Swansea

Kilvey Community Woodland is a prominent nature reserve spanning the slopes of Kilvey Hill on the east side of Swansea. It features a small sculpture trail, a diverse range of local wildlife, and offers spectacular panoramic views of Swansea Bay and the city.

Time

2h38m

Distance

2.57km

Speed

3.2km/h

Ascent

80m

Descent

60m

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