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Mark Hardman went gravel riding
2 days ago
Rochdale canal, Pennine Bridleway and Huddersfield canal calling at Castleshaw Roman Fort
Some steep ascents and descents but worth it for the views although the Roman Fort is a little underwhelming
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
July 8, 2026
Train to Chester and ride round the Wirral with trip on the Mersey ferry
Millennium greenway from Chester and across Burton Marsh to Parkgate then up the Wirral way to West Kirkby, sign posts for the Wirral circular route disappear quickly meaning I missed Hoylake and arrived at Meols but cycled through New Brighton for the ferry across to Liverpool
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
June 23, 2026
Lancaster to Cockerham sands, Glasson Dock, Morecambe and back to the Station
Ride along the Lancaster canal to Cockerham sands and Glasson Dock, (calling at All Saints Church Glasson to refill water bottles) then on to Morecambe along the old railway routes
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
June 20, 2026
Todd Brook Reservoir, Bugsworth Basin, Roman Bridge and Lakes
Nice ride along the Peak Forest Canal to see the repair work at Todd Brook Reservoir. Barge doing tea coffee and hot sandwiches moored at Whaley. Sadly the Tea rooms at Roman Lakes is no longer open except for private functions.
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
June 8, 2026
Wigan to home on the canal calling at Pennington Flash
Easy ride down the Leigh branch of the Leeds Liverpool canal which becomes the Bridgewater canal at Leigh,lovely views of the Flashes coming out of Wigan also last remaining pit head gear(on the Lancashire coal field) at Lancashire mining museum and Barton swing aqueduct.
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
May 27, 2026
The Bay cycle way,Grange over sands to Lancaster calling at Arnside, Silverdale and Morecambe.
Mostly off road or quiet lanes through some lovely countryside with great views. 10 miles of this trip is to and from the station.
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
May 22, 2026
Ness Botanical Gardens Wirral
I took so long walking round the Gardens that I barely got to go anywhere else, absolute blaze of colours and scents
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
May 11, 2026
Blackpool Airport Spitfire museum, Lytham and Fleetwood
Interesting Spitfire museum( if you like that sort of thing) and a good ride up and down the coast
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
May 6, 2026
Trails of Delamere Forest
Train fare was cheaper than the parking fee would have been but great place to visit and explore. Lots of forest trails to ride or walk and a large visitor centre with all amenities.
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Mark Hardman went mountain biking
April 30, 2026
Strinesdale, Delph Donkey and 2 sunken narrow boats
Good climb out of Park Bridge and Strinesdale but great views from the top and an easy ride back with some fast descents then dropping down the locks on the canal.
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
April 22, 2026
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
April 20, 2026
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
August 25, 2025
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
August 18, 2025
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Mark Hardman went for a bike ride
August 1, 2025
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