Britain's cycle paths are a total bloody disaster, simply because the motor car is encouraged and cycling discouraged. You're both flamin' heroes bashing on and completing your ride, well done and many thanks for sharing...
Very enjoyable, thanks for taking us along with you. I often pull a trailer with my bike and find far too many obstacles on the NCR's if you have more than two wheels and end up on roads most of the time. Liked, subbed and rang your bell 🙂
Really enjoyed that, Ian. I rode from Ormskirk to Dunham Massey last weekend following much of the same route, except via St Helens (Sankey Canal - which I do recommend) instead of Liverpool. The sections around Warrington I totally sympathise with. There is too much missing signage, too many barriers, and too much rough stuff. Such a shame, because its a lovely route.
Unfortunately the TPT is a bit of a nightmare, we cycled it about 10 years ago, we had the maps, on the map is makes out it was 40 miles from Liverpool to Glossop, but it was 64, it felt like it went on for ever with heavy panniers. The biggest problem is how poorly Signposted it was, once you are past Fiddlers Ferry and it sounds like it still is, we kept looking at the map, phones weren't as good then either, so after a late start, we didn't get to Glossop until about 9:30pm at night and it was dark. In the towns and cities across the country the amount of obstacles was bad too, which is shame as if you could navigate it easier, it be a good route. I often ride to Runcorn Bridge or to Fiddlers Ferry. The route to Southport is however better than it used to be, well done!👍
You should have done this in parts rather than as one whole ride. If it was me I'd probably be in bed for a few days recovering. But you did very well . The fantastic views on other side of runcorn bridge where Runcorn hill and further down frodgem hill and Helsby hill. And also Elsmeer port.
Looks like you missed the towpath along the Bridgewater! Fiddlers Inn is half way to Warrington from Spike Island. On a cut of land between Mersey and canal. How did you miss that easier route? Ignore satnav and ask the locals!
Ah shit. I'm going to do the TPT in September. Planned to do my first day, Liverpool to Glossop, then to Airbnb. You haven't instilled me with confidence. Your video was great though. 👍
When I started out on the bike I loved trails & towpaths, but now I’m mostly on roads. You can go much further exploring & it’s easier to navigate. Beginners I’d recommend traffic-free routes until you’ve improved your balance and confidence
I think you were a bit ambitious doing that much of the TPT in one day - we did Southport to Warrington in one day, Warrington to Glossop the next and really enjoyed it with time to stop and look around. I Know it *should* be quicker but the TPT suffers a bit from being one of the first long-distance routes to be put in and while we've learned a lot about how to make such routes more cyclable it can be hard to persuade the local authorities to go back and re-do routes when there is so much more to be done elsewhere. One thing we did was to take the Manchester Cycleway (NCN6/60)which follows a more direct route across Manchester and it's easy to pick up the TPT again at Reddish. It would be great if you could email info@transpenninetrail.org.uk and let them know where you took wrong turns so we could beef up the signage. Simon from Friends of the TPT.
Thanks Simon. Totally agree. We did look at following NCR 82 for a while along The Bridgewater Canal but your suggestion makes more sense. I will email as suggested.
The ziggurat that gets you up to the Bridgewater canal is probably unique in Britain. Bridgewater canal is the oldest industrial canal in world history!
Cycling the loop line with my 5 year old nephew, he asked if I knew all those people I said good morning to. Explaining to him that it is customary to be polite,
The tpt is a great trail but don't be afraid to tailor it to your needs...there's far too many sections that go astray for no good reason. As with a lot of the national cycle network there's a habit of routing you a long way around to avoid a stretch of road only for you to join that road anyway.
Britain's cycle paths are a total bloody disaster, simply because the motor car is encouraged and cycling discouraged. You're both flamin' heroes bashing on and completing your ride, well done and many thanks for sharing...
Aintree to Glossop on bikes, that is a hell of a distance to pedal!. Well done and thank you for a great video about your trip...
Very enjoyable, thanks for taking us along with you. I often pull a trailer with my bike and find far too many obstacles on the NCR's if you have more than two wheels and end up on roads most of the time. Liked, subbed and rang your bell 🙂
Brilliant video, I’m doing a similar journey this morning (from Sale). Thanks for creating
Absolutely class this ! Can’t wait to get back in a saddle soon!
That was good. I enjoyed that. Thank you.
That's a long ride because of all the stops. Well done.
Did coast to coast in 2020 great ride... good video well done
Ha! Went right past my house as you came off the Halewood Park end! Great video skills. Scousers!
Absolutely great effort that. well done. loved the vid
Right on my door step this but only been hale to Aintree never gone the other way :) will be adding to this years trips 👍 Great video
Great video.It looks really beautiful and nice in that place.Looking forward for more adventures from your Channel.
You both did really well on this ride. Well done!
that's a fair old ride in a day. Done Formby to east warrington, that was enough. Really hope they improve the signage especially round Sale.
Really enjoyed that, Ian. I rode from Ormskirk to Dunham Massey last weekend following much of the same route, except via St Helens (Sankey Canal - which I do recommend) instead of Liverpool. The sections around Warrington I totally sympathise with. There is too much missing signage, too many barriers, and too much rough stuff. Such a shame, because its a lovely route.
Very impressive! The furthest I've managed to cycle is Liverpool to Lymm and back.
Unfortunately the TPT is a bit of a nightmare, we cycled it about 10 years ago, we had the maps, on the map is makes out it was 40 miles from Liverpool to Glossop, but it was 64, it felt like it went on for ever with heavy panniers. The biggest problem is how poorly Signposted it was, once you are past Fiddlers Ferry and it sounds like it still is, we kept looking at the map, phones weren't as good then either, so after a late start, we didn't get to Glossop until about 9:30pm at night and it was dark.
In the towns and cities across the country the amount of obstacles was bad too, which is shame as if you could navigate it easier, it be a good route. I often ride to Runcorn Bridge or to Fiddlers Ferry. The route to Southport is however better than it used to be, well done!👍
You should have done this in parts rather than as one whole ride. If it was me I'd probably be in bed for a few days recovering. But you did very well . The fantastic views on other side of runcorn bridge where Runcorn hill and further down frodgem hill and Helsby hill. And also Elsmeer port.
Looks like you missed the towpath along the Bridgewater! Fiddlers Inn is half way to Warrington from Spike Island. On a cut of land between Mersey and canal. How did you miss that easier route? Ignore satnav and ask the locals!
Well done thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
Very good ride 🙂
Ah shit. I'm going to do the TPT in September. Planned to do my first day, Liverpool to Glossop, then to Airbnb. You haven't instilled me with confidence.
Your video was great though. 👍
We should have got more miles in quickly at the start. Best of luck.
You too are troopers!
When I started out on the bike I loved trails & towpaths, but now I’m mostly on roads. You can go much further exploring & it’s easier to navigate. Beginners I’d recommend traffic-free routes until you’ve improved your balance and confidence
Is there an app that shows you all theses routes?
I think you were a bit ambitious doing that much of the TPT in one day - we did Southport to Warrington in one day, Warrington to Glossop the next and really enjoyed it with time to stop and look around. I Know it *should* be quicker but the TPT suffers a bit from being one of the first long-distance routes to be put in and while we've learned a lot about how to make such routes more cyclable it can be hard to persuade the local authorities to go back and re-do routes when there is so much more to be done elsewhere. One thing we did was to take the Manchester Cycleway (NCN6/60)which follows a more direct route across Manchester and it's easy to pick up the TPT again at Reddish. It would be great if you could email info@transpenninetrail.org.uk and let them know where you took wrong turns so we could beef up the signage. Simon from Friends of the TPT.
Thanks Simon. Totally agree. We did look at following NCR 82 for a while along The Bridgewater Canal but your suggestion makes more sense. I will email as suggested.
The ziggurat that gets you up to the Bridgewater canal is probably unique in Britain. Bridgewater canal is the oldest industrial canal in world history!
Cycling the loop line with my 5 year old nephew, he asked if I knew all those people I said good morning to. Explaining to him that it is customary to be polite,
👏Well🚴♀️Done👏Both🚵🏻♀️
The tpt is a great trail but don't be afraid to tailor it to your needs...there's far too many sections that go astray for no good reason. As with a lot of the national cycle network there's a habit of routing you a long way around to avoid a stretch of road only for you to join that road anyway.
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Snickers and crisps don’t help 😮
Steak n eggs will
Do Lands End t top
Yes did it a few years ago and loved it.
It doesn't start in Liverpool. It starts in Southport
I know. We have cycled from Southport previously.
Beware near Liverpool, people have been robbed of their ebikes at knifepoint recently.
Its a great trail BUT you noticed, the signposting on that section is appalling