The LLW was free of work and we had decided to tackle the Manifold Trail together. This is yet another disused railway track following the Manifold and Hamps valleys for 8 miles pretty much S to N. A very pleasant day and we headed off in the Honda for a few miles along the A523 to the village of Waterhouses where the southern end of the trial begins.
The fairly newly acquired tow bar based cycle carrier is proving a great buy - very solid and once the bikes are locked in place they stay put and even travelling a 70mph on a motorway is no problem.
Off we went and the LLW fairly sped along the track which to be fair was quite level; she even ignored 2 ice cream stops to arrive at the northern end where coffee and cakes were needed to provide energy for the return leg
The fairly newly acquired tow bar based cycle carrier is proving a great buy - very solid and once the bikes are locked in place they stay put and even travelling a 70mph on a motorway is no problem.
Off we went and the LLW fairly sped along the track which to be fair was quite level; she even ignored 2 ice cream stops to arrive at the northern end where coffee and cakes were needed to provide energy for the return leg
A really lovely and easy cycle ride with great facilities and we must commend the local council on the excellent work they have done in providing these trails. WSCC please note; providing more facilities like this is a great way to get people out into the countryside - its very inexpensive and good for health.
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