North west routes/trails?

Noizetek
Noizetek Posts: 98
edited February 2009 in Routes
Can anyone reccomend some good routes/trails in the north west/peak district area suitable for beginners??
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Get a map and get out exploring!! :D
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  • Mancunianfightingcat
    Mancunianfightingcat Posts: 2,054
    or look in another well known mtb magazine. There's very often routes in the NW in there...
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  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    If the south Peak isn't too far away, the routes linked to in my address are generally not too technical.
  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    Rivington pike, pos. too fare north though :(
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  • squeeler
    squeeler Posts: 144
    Noizetek wrote:
    Can anyone reccomend some good routes/trails in the north west/peak district area suitable for beginners??

    Gisburn Forest in the Trough of Bowland sounds like what you are after
  • RideTheLakes
    RideTheLakes Posts: 209
    Get yourself to the Lakes. Best riding in the UK in my opinion.
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    squeeler wrote:
    Gisburn Forest in the Trough of Bowland sounds like what you are after

    Bloody hell, have they moved it??? :D

    Gisburn Forest is actually in the Forest of Bowland. If that makes any sense...

    The Trough of Bowland is also in the Forest of Bowland and about 8 miles West if Gisburn Forest.
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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Decent review of Gisburn forest here :wink:.
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  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Noizetek wrote:
    Can anyone reccomend some good routes/trails in the north west/peak district area suitable for beginners??

    As stated, get a map out or tag along with someone more experienced and explore, the High Peak is renowned for its riding Ladybower loop aint too technical depending on route choice- plus if need be you can stick to just the reservoir for an easy ride.
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