Easy routes for newbie in north west near Manchester

zebedoo

Hi

Anyone got any links to decent online resources for MTB trails and routes or any ideas etc for places to go for a ride around the north west? So, the Peak, south Lancs, Cheshire, west Yorks maybe? Something pretty easy for newbies like m'sen and Mrs Z.

Thankyouplease

Duggan13

The Roman Lakes in Marple might be a good start- I found the Mellor Madness and Mellor Mania maps here useful to beign with:

www.bikemaps.co.uk

They're a couple of quid each.

mcnultycop

Nice and easy is Crompton Moor near Oldham. Always quiet as it is very, very short but I keep popping over for a few laps of an evening as it is close to my house.

stubs

Rivington near Bolton plenty of easy routes just google rivington mtb routes if you have a gps or gps phone theres lots to download.

this is a nice route might be a bit long for starters but it gives you an idea

http://www.theedgecycleworks.com/mtbroutes/rivington-pike

If you want a proper map to stick in your pocket the tourist info at Rivington Barn on Rivington lane sells laminated cycle maps for £1.50 ish.

adiggers

http://www.cyclegm.org/maps_guides/maps_online.aspx#
also
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineBridleway/

hope they help

jamazin

Lee Quarry in Rossendale is excellent for a short ride. It might not be suitable straight away and it is a bit short but deffo worth a ride