Pennine Escape
Manchester
445 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 27.2 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
Route rating
(4 reviews) About the route
Starting point
HSBC UK National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M11 4DQ
HSBC UK National Cycling Centre, outside the main front entrance
This challenging but leisurely paced out-and-back ride follows quiet country lanes through the Medlock valley before passing through the outskirts of Daisy Nook and over Hartshead Pike, where you'll feel a world away from the hustle-and-bustle of Manchester. There's a well earned refreshment stop in the picturesque village of Uppermill before enjoying the route back to the Velodrome.