Cheshire and Shropshire Lakes 

3 NIGHTS - Moderate or Strenuous

Manor Farm, near Cholmondeley

This holiday starts in the quiet countryside, at Cholmondeley (pronounced Chumley!) near the Peckforton Hills with a gentle afternoon ride to the Candle Workshops and the Pheasant Inn at Higher Burwardsley. The next day wind through quiet countryside and pretty villages to the market town of Ellesmere (farm option) or Hanmer (hotel). The Ellesmere area has many small glacial lakes, mosses, rare plants and wildlife and cycling is particularly quiet and peaceful with some lanes that rarely see a car!. Spend two nights here and take a circular rides exploring the lakes or Whittington Castle. Head back to Cholmondeley through the market town of Whitchurch and small village of Marbury, with its lovely views of the Mere from the churchyard.

Cycling distances - 25 miles a day or longer routes of 30 - 35 miles a day

Accommodation: Farmhouses or hotel/inns.

COST: Per person

Number of nights	Farm/B & B's	Inn/Hotel
3	245	265
Single supp/night	£10	£15 - 25

Child Discounts - (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 - free, under 4 -  80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%

 

This cycling holiday includes -  Overnight  B & B accommodation Detailed routes, maps, background information Quality bikes (discount available of you prefer to bring your own) Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres Luggage transfer & full support and back-up should you need help Car parking or transfer to and from nearest station  Nearest station - Chester

ITINERARY 

Day 1 - Arrive at accommodation near Cholmondeley from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular ride around countryside to Burwardsley and candleworkshops - 10 or 20 mile options. Longer routes cycle to Beeston Castle of 25 miles. Also opportunity to visit Cholmondeley Castle Gardens - if open

Day 2 - Cycle from Cholmondeley to small town of Malpas. From here follow quiet lanes to Hanmer with its Mere and good pub. After a break continue on to the market town of Ellesmere if staying in farm accommodation or Wem if staying in hotel.  20 - 25 miles. 

Day 3 - Circular ride today exploring the Meres, mosses and wildlife of the lakes area. From Ellesmere cycle to Whittington Castle or from Wem cycle to Ellesmere passing Colemere Country Park. 20 - 25 miles 

Day 4 - Cycle back to Cholmondeley through market town of Whitchurch. From here head to the pretty village of Marbury with its mere and great views from the churchyard.  Continue on through Wrenbury on the Shropshire Union canal, past the Dusty Miller which overlooks the canal and is  a regular main entry in the Good Pub guide. We meet you back at your starting point with you luggage and to collect the bikes.20 - 25 miles.

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