Marvellous Meccano Meander

Sky Ride Local in Bolton

This glorious 8.4 mile ride takes us through some of Bolton’s wonderful scenery and unknown sculptures. We begin at Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre riding past the Athletics Stadium and south through the park. Cycling in the suburb of Darcy Lever we meander our way down between the tree-lined off-road trail towards Moses Gate Country Park, viewing some of Bolton’s hidden sculptures and whisking past the River Croal.

We cross over into Moses Gate Country Park and meander between the River Croal and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal at Knob End. Here we cycle over the wonderfully constructed Meccano Bridge. Designed by Liam Curtin the six-tonne bridge is made entirely of 400 over-sized meccano pieces and 700 nuts and bolts. Over Meccano Bridge we continue along the canal, past Dingle Reservoir before turning north towards the outskirts of Radcliffe and then west towards Little Lever. Continuing on suburban roads we return towards Moses Gate Country Park taking an alternative route back through the park before returning through Knob End, Darcy Lever and back into Leverhulme Park.

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.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Sara Rushton Hi I'm Sara and I've been cycling on and off since I went to college. I enjoy cycling and much prefer it to going to a gym. I am just a recreational cyclist who goes at a nice steady pace, easier to chat that way!
• Garry Wood Hi , I am Garry, I have been cycling for most of my life and enjoy the outdoors and the freedom of cycling. In the past I have been a Ranger for British Waterways on the Lancaster Canal- the perfect job! I am looking forward to helping more people enjoy cycling.
• Helen Hayhurst I love the sense of freedom that cycling gives me and I want as many people as possible to experience that feeling.