Discover the Beauty of Heaton Park

Sunday 31st August 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
30 Mins 3 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
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Heaton Park, enter from St Margaret's Rd past first car park onto Northern Car Park Play Area M25 2SW
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.
1 hours 0 mins  (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) 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Explore the traffic-free paths of north Manchester's expansive Heaton Park. You can enjoy the beautiful parkland, with its formal gardens, wildlife and architecture, with plenty of refreshment stops available at the park's many cafes. At three miles, this totally traffic-free route is largely flat, making it perfect for young riders and newcomers to cycling.

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Northern / Hall Car Park, charges apply
Nearest Train Station
Heaton Park Metro Link, 0.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Several toilets around Farm Cafe, Boating Lake, Near Hall and others  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. marcus wrigley Wednesday 6th July
  2. Brian Mills Sunday 26th June
  3. Alison Ogden Sunday 26th June
  4. Kath Sherwood Sunday 29th May

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