Reddish Vale & the Tame

This fun yet slightly challenging route takes us out through Clayton Vale, Sunnybank Park, Lees Park and out to Audenshaw. From here we’ll head through Denton before getting onto the banks of the River Tame as it wends its way round Haughton Green to Hyde where we leave it as we head back into civilisation and descend into Reddish Vale for lunch. Our return leg to the Velo will take us through Highfield Country Park (this bit is new to me, eek!) and out onto the Fallowfield Loop for a nice easy pootle back to our start point. Please note that we will still be abiding by COVID-19 safety regulations: social distancing and mask wearing at rest stops unless exempt.

Bike Type: Hybrid, MTB – it’s 50/50% compacted sand/mud/gravel and road - there are some cobbles in Reddish Vale to contend with. Surface: Tarmac, compacted sand/mud/gravel Café stop: Reddish Vale Farm cafe.

Please ensure you wear a helmet as I won’t allow anyone to participate without one. Bring cash/card for the Café, bike lock and puncture repair kit, and weather appropriate clothing – it is Manchester after all, so we could be turning into ducks, snowmen or cooking on the ride. It is unknown exactly how long we’ll be out for as it depends on who’s with us and how long we spend munching, so any end time on here is a pure guess! We never leave anyone behind and we’re not afraid to walk bits if we need to