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Delamere Forest
to Ellesmere
3
NIGHTS - Strenuous
This break is ideal for keen, or
regular cyclists. Start near Tarporley, explore Delamere Forest, and then
head south through Nantwich and Audlem and the rolling Cheshire countryside. From here the route heads into
north Shropshire and passing many small lakes and visiting the
market town of Ellesmere. Return to your starting point along the Welsh
border through villages of Bangor on Dee and Farndon.
Cycling distances
- 40 - 50 miles a day or 35 - 40 miles (35 - 40 miles stay different places every night - £20 farm, £30 inn
supplement)
Accommodation: Farms
and country inns, option to upgrade to hotel some nights,
phone for details.
COST: Per person - 40 - 50
miles staying 2 nights in Ellesmere
| Number
of nights |
Farms/B
& B's |
Inns |
| 3 |
245 |
270 |
| Single
supp/night |
£10
- £15 |
£15
- £25 |
COST: Per person - 35 -
400 miles staying different place each night
| Number
of nights |
Farms/B
& B's |
Inns |
| 3 |
265 |
300 |
| Single
supp/night |
£10
- £15 |
£15
- £25 |
Child Discounts
- (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 -
free, under 4 - 80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%
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This cycling holiday includes
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- 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
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ITINERARY
35 - 40 miles
Day 1 - Arrive
at Tarporley from lunchtime. We will meet you when you arrive, to deliver
bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular ride to
Delamere Forest 24 miles or shorter ride if arriving later to Little
Budworth Common. Explore Tarporley
Day
2 - Cycle from Tarporley to Nantwich with its pretty streets, antique
shops and small museum. The route then continues to the canalside village
of Audlem, passing Stapley Water Gardens, through Wrenbury and on to
Cholmondeley. Accommodation is either in the Cholmondeley Arms or farm
nearby - 40 miles.
Day 3 -
From Cholmondeley cycle to Malpas and onto the the village of
Hanmer with its pretty mere. From here skirt Whixhall Moss and on to the
small market town of Wem with perhaps a to the Treacle Mine tea shop. From
here the route takes you to Colemer Country Park and on to Ellesmere
- 39 miles
Day 4 - Cycle
back to Tarporley along the river Dee through Overton, Bangor on Dee with
its small racecourse and on to Farndon. From here circle the Peckforton
Hills to Tattenhall pass the Ice Cream farm and Beeston Castle. We meet
you back at your starting point with you luggage and to collect the bikes.-
38 miles - we can shorten this route if you want to finish early - please
advise us.
ITINERARY
40 - 50 miles
Day 1 - Arrive
at Tarporley from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive, to deliver bikes
and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular ride to
Delamere Forest 24 miles or shorter ride if arriving later to Little
Budworth Common. Explore Tarporley
Day
2 - Cycle from Tarporley to Nantwich with its pretty streets, antique
shops and small museum. The route then continues to the canalside village
of Audlem, passing Stapley Water Gardens, through Wrenbury, on to
Cholmondeley and Malpas. From here the route passes Hanmer Mere before
continuing on to Ellesmere - 51 miles.
Day 3 -
Circular ride past Colemere Country Park to Wem, then through
Burlton and on to Whittington castle ruins. From here quiet countryside
back to Ellesmere - Just over 40 miles
Day 4 - Cycle
back to Tarporley along the river Dee through Overton, Bangor on Dee with
its small racecourse and on to Farndon. From here circle the Peckforton
Hills to Tattenhall pass the Ice Cream farm and Beeston Castle. We meet
you back at your starting point with you luggage and to collect the bikes.-
38 - 40 miles
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