Ride the Salty Rails

Sunday 29th June at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
90 Mins 11 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Whitegate Way Station, Off Clay Lane Winsford CW7 2QE
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 15 mins  (1 hours 30 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres) 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders

Cheshire West and Chester

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Sky Ride Local in Cheshire West and Chester

Come with us as we ride the old salty rails through the heart of some of Cheshire's finest countryside. The route is suitable for all types of bikes and trailers and offers a fantastic ride for all abilities.  We'll pull out of Whitegate Station and head North West towards Delamere Forest with opportunities to stop and take on water for your boilers while taking in beautiful lakes and woodland.  We then turn and gather a full head of steam as we head towards our next destination which is the only working Rock Salt mine in the UK.   Our final destination is back at Whitegate Station where all passengers can dis-embark from this thoroughly enjoyable journey back in time.  All aboard!

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at start point
Nearest Train Station
Cuddington, 3.3 miles 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Claire O'Brien Claire O'Brien I am a Breeze Champion, Sky Ride leader, and Go-Ride Coach. I am a Bikeability Instructor and a Weaver Valley Cycling Club committee member. I love guiding bike rides through the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and I love the social aspect to group riding. Above all, I just love riding my bike!
  • Beverley Craddock Beverley Craddock
  • Ray Smith Ray Smith

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Matt Evans Sunday 8th September
    Great ride with lots of nice people
  2. Matt Evans Sunday 28th July
    Nice sedate ride, met some nice new people, shame about the rain, looking forward to the next one

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