The Trail to Himley

This is virtually a traffic-free route, which takes us along the Staffordshire Railway Walk to Himley Park.  There is a short road part when we leave the track to enter the grounds at Himley. Our ride begins at Wolf Mountain Cycles where we cut across the fields behind the centre onto the Railway Walk to Himley Park.  From the grounds of Himley we ride round Baggeridge Country Park ending back at Himley Park for a cafe stop. Our return journey sees a slight detour with us dropping down at the Meccano Bridge onto the canal towpath, which will take us to Aldersley Stadium and back onto the Railway Walk to the start. Due to part of the Railway Walk having recently been laid with loose gravel, this ride is not suitable for road bikes.  Cyclo cross bikes; mountain bikes and hybrids fitted with tyres with some grip will be fine.  Be prepared for mud and puddles and a few hills/inclines. Duration of ride is estimated as we’ve allowed for punctures and mechanicals. A helmet is strongly recommended.  Spare inner tubes are essential; please ensure you bring at least one each - we will provide the necessary tools in case of punctures and mechanicals. Please wear suitable clothing and bring drinks and snacks to keep you going. Wolf Mountain is based at the back of Wolverhampton College.  Meeting point will be on their car park; parking is free.  The ride starts at 10.30 ... please arrive 15 minutes early for bike checks and route discussion. When booking your place, please ensure you add a contact number in case we need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also remember to add emergency contact details as we cannot do the ride without this information. We look forward to seeing you on the day. Sally and Leah If you have any doubts as to your ability to ride the route or are unsure about the suitability of your bike, please phone Sally on 07908 478137 or email [email protected] Mountain bike hire is available from Wolf Mountain Cycles at a cost of £15.  For further details please contact me as above.