Porth Yr Ogof – Along the Waterfalls

Porth Yr Ogof – Along the Waterfalls

Sunday was Sarah’s birthday, and there is little that Sarah enjoys more than waterfall landscapes. So, the Porth Yr Ogof walk (also known as the Four Falls Trail) and the chance to see four waterfalls was enthusiastically welcomed. The start is near the village of Ystradfellte. This area is also popular with cavers. However, we were settling for a walk. Leaving the car park we began by walking alongside the River Mellte. The route proved quite challenging as we tiptoed…

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Tredegar House – Plus Bryn Bach and Merthyr Tydfil

Tredegar House – Plus Bryn Bach and Merthyr Tydfil

This was a weekend away to celebrate Sarah’s birthday. And we began with a Parkrun and a visit to Tredegar House. We were staying at Pentre Bach on the edge of Merthyr Tydfil. This wasn’t too far from the town of Tredegar, and there is a Parkrun there. We decided to join in. Bryn Bach Parkrun takes place in the stunning surroundings of Parc Bryn Bach. And at over 1000 feet above sea level it was certainly the highest Parkrun…

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Return to Halton Castle

Return to Halton Castle

The Stockport Community Cycling Club return to Halton Castle took place on a fine summer Sunday. Indeed, the sun also brought a healthy number of club members. We met at Gatley Rail station. We then began by heading out through the urban lanes of  Wythenshawe. And then Hale. Before eventually reaching the more rural roads of Dunham Massey. We crossed the bridge at Park View near to the ‘Swan With Two Nicks’. From here we weaved our way around the…

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Scottish C2C Itinerary

Scottish C2C Itinerary

Our Scottish C2C Itinerary follows a new cycle route put together by the creators of the original C2C; it takes you through the Southern Uplands of Scotland, from coast to coast. Sarah and I, along with our two friends Andy and Andy (yes, lots of Andy’s!) from Stockport Community Cycling Club in late Autumn. The route is described by Sustrans as ‘Linking Annan on the Solway Firth and South Queensferry on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, the Scottish C2C is a…

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Newton Rigg – A Club Weekend Longer Ride Sneek-Peek

Newton Rigg – A Club Weekend Longer Ride Sneek-Peek

The Stockport Community Cycling Club 2016 Weekend at Newton Rigg in September will offer two different rides on the Sunday – a shorter ride and a longer one. On Sunday Andy S, Andy P and I set out to recce the longer ride. It was a lovely day for a ride. After breakfast we had a walk around the gardens at Newton Rigg College. Having got changed, Andy S, Andy P and I set off for our cycle ride. Jim…

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