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Reivers Route Day 2 – Seaton Burn to Tarset

Reivers Route Day 2 – Seaton Burn to Tarset

We woke up to yet another sunny day for the Reivers Route Day 2 – Seaton Burn to Tarset. Having stayed at the Travelodge we had breakfast at the Little Chef, next door. After breakfast  we made our way back to Seaton Burn and picked up the route where we had left it yesterday. The route took us down some lovely quiet lanes. Just after we had passed through Ponteland, the route took us through the edge of Ponteland Park….

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Ride to Portland Basin

Ride to Portland Basin

Saturday was the Stockport Community Cycling Club AGM followed by a ride from Woodley up to the Portland Basin and back. The AGM was held at Stockport Sports Village in Woodley, so that is where the ride started. There were 8 of us who went on the ride. We set off down towards the River Tame and went down the valley along side it. We then progressed through Haugton Dale We came off the trail and walked up the steps to…

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SCCC Irwell Valley Ride 2016

SCCC Irwell Valley Ride 2016

Saturday 30th April was the SCCC Irwell Valley Ride 2016 which started from Elton Sailing Club in Bury. We set off along a cycle path heading into the edge of Bury   Through the edge of a housing estate We soon picked up a path which was a little more scenic. We then continued along the roads to Heaton Park.   We stopped at The Stables Cafe in Heaton Park for some refreshments. After a break we cycled through Heaton…

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Sale Water Park Ride

Sale Water Park Ride

It was rather damp on Saturday but that didn’t stop people from turning out for the SCCC Sale Water Park Ride. We met near the Pyramid. Normally we would meet on the bridge round the corner but as it was raining people were trying to shelter. Unfortunately this meant that a few people who arrived late, thought we had gone and set off before we did! Our route took us along the river down to the Waterside Hotel. We managed to…

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Mellor Moor Walk

Mellor Moor Walk

Good Friday was a good day for a walk, so we met a friend in Marple Bridge and set off for a walk to Mellor Moor. It was a lovely day for our Mellor Moor walk. Because the weather was so good, the views were really good. We passed the Hare and Hounds pub at Mill Brow. Our walk then continued to climb. We passed Mellor Hall. At the top on Mellor Moor, we found a trig point, which had…

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