Hi all,
I'm planning a one day trip along the Trans Penine Trail between Barnsley and Liverpool (sorry, probably abusing the Touring & Exped section!) as a recce for a longer trip next year.
Just one question - If anyone is familiar with the route, will I be okay on a road bike? Not sure if it is likely to be nice and paved or if it will be rocky enough to require a mountain bike or at least a hybrid.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Trans Penine Trail
- jamesgilbert
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Re: Trans Penine Trail
The Trans Pennine Trail website (http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/cyc ... -cyclists/) says:
Most of the Trail is off-road, but not all is surfaced; you will need a bike and tyres capable of being taken off-road. A mountain bike or sturdy tourer will be more than capable of riding the Trail, thin racing wheels / tyres are not recommended.
Re: Trans Penine Trail
Thanks James. I know that the Liverpool end is entirely paved, but curious to see if anyone has been closer to Barnsley and knows about that stretch.
I suspect you're right though and bits will be unpaved...
I suspect you're right though and bits will be unpaved...
Re: Trans Penine Trail
There is a diversion in place in Widnes because of the new bridge being built, it will be in place for about 3 years.
It is well sign posted but parts are on roads.
Dave
It is well sign posted but parts are on roads.
Dave
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Re: Trans Penine Trail
I haven't done it, but I imagine that bit's going to be the worst as it's crossing the Peak District...
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Re: Trans Penine Trail
East of Penistone, the trail splits into a northerly and southern route. I guess you're taking the northern route. Just after you take the branch after Oxspring, there's a section that can barely be ridden on any sort of bike. It's an old stony pack horse path up the side of a hill.
Actually, just checking Google cycle trails, there may be an alternative by road up Bower Hill.
Actually, just checking Google cycle trails, there may be an alternative by road up Bower Hill.
Re: Trans Penine Trail
I have fond memories....
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Re: Trans Penine Trail
Cunobelin's top photo is probably 'Cheshire Lines' bit near Maghull and even though it's now tarmac it can still be a canal at times!
Re: Trans Penine Trail
I recently rode from home in Halifax to my parents house on the Wirral, and used the trans Pennine trail from manchester onwards.
I have a cheap and cheerful btwin triban3 and I have to admit that I was shaken to bits in some places due to the terrain of the trail.
However, I absolutely loved it. Terrific fun, although i was completely exhausted after the 90 miles, mainly due to the terrain on a cheap aluminium bike.
My upgrade from 23mm tyres to 25mm marathon pluses proved to be a good choice.
I have a cheap and cheerful btwin triban3 and I have to admit that I was shaken to bits in some places due to the terrain of the trail.
However, I absolutely loved it. Terrific fun, although i was completely exhausted after the 90 miles, mainly due to the terrain on a cheap aluminium bike.
My upgrade from 23mm tyres to 25mm marathon pluses proved to be a good choice.