Lyme Park & Mellor Hills - Mountain Biking
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The route takes us along Peak Forest Canal towpath to Lyme Park, a 1,400 acre estate that once belonged to the Legh family and is now managed by the National Trust.
As we cycle through the park, look out for the red deer that roam the estate as well as the elegant Regency house.
After leaving the Park, we follow a mixture of paved roads and bridleways as we climb to the summit of the Brickworks, well known climb to the road cyclists of the area, before following the Gritstone Trial passing Sponds Hills with fine views over the Cheshire Plain.
We then loss all height gained to cross back to the Goyt Valley and follow a selection of bridleways around the Mellor Hills as we return to Marple
Whilst the whole route is rideable with nothing too technical, riders will require good fitness as some hills are quite steep.
For this ride you will need a good hard tail or full suspension mountain bike.
Want to make a weekend of it ? then link the links below:-
Saturday - Lyme Park & Mellor Hills
Sunday - Whaley Bridge to Buxton Circuit
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What to bring
Apart from your bike remember the following:.
- Spare inner tube and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring lunch and small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events, however a full face helmet and pads are recommended..
- Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency snack.
Food & drink
Water
Please make sure you bring enough water/drinks for the ride.
Food
Please bring enough snacks/food for the ride.
There may be an opportunity to visit a cafe en route.