November 9th Parr Arms, Grappenhall

South Manchester Cyclists Touring Club
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  • Home
  • About us
    • About us
    • Joining a ride
    • SMCTC Committee
  • Our rides
    • Sunday rides
    • Sunrise rides
    • Wednesday rides
    • Tours
    • Meeting points
    • Cafes
  • News
  • Photos
    • Recent rides
  • Resources
    • Documents for downloading
    • Riding in a group
    • Club GPX files
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Sunday rides

Meet at 9.00 for 9.15 departure, unless otherwise noted

Be aware that we are now offering two rides on some Sundays, to give a range of speed and distance.


Are you coming? To assist with booking arrangements for lunch stops, please text, WhatsApp or phone the ride leader with as much notice as possible if you want to reserve a place for lunch. Sometimes, lunch places may be limited, though you are still welcome to come if you bring your own food. 


GPX files, where mentioned, are available under the RESOURCES menu.

Sunday 7 September

Route 1: Hazel Grove / Chapel-en-le-Frith (Amore Cafe or Morrisons) / Hope (Old  Hall Hotel, or Cafe Adventure, or Courtyard cafe) / returning via  Bradwell, Peak Forest and Dove Holes / 46 miles, 3300 ft / Roger Hubbold

Route: Hazel Grove to Hope


Route 2 (for Softies): Meet Henry's in Prestbury at about 10:30 am / Astbury Garden Centre / Strictly moderate pace / Paul Thomson

We will re-use this route, joining from Prestbury: Mobberley to Astbury


Sunday 14 September

Cheadle / Daisy Nook Garden Centre / Church Inn, Uppermill / 42 miles, couple of rough roads, one teensy ford / Judith Berry

Route: Cheadle - Uppermill and return


Sunday 21 September

Cheadle / Dunham Barn, Dunham Massey / Parr Arms, Grappenhall / Marie and Mike Waite

Route: Cheadle - Grappenhall and return


Sunday 28 September

Cheadle / Dunham Barn / Dam House, Astley / Some tracks are involved, most of which are tarmacked / Distance is about 40 miles / Robert Reader

Route: Cheadle - Altrincham - Astley Society Rooms, Macclesfield


Sunday 5 October

Cheadle / Stables Cafe, Tatton Park / Penny Black, Northwich / Steady 12 mph throughout / Bob Wilson


Sunday 12 October

Cheadle / Dunham Barn / Big Lock (or Little Lock) Middlewich / Relaxed ride / Please let Alan know if you want lunch / Alan Ashton 07714 720545

Route: Cheadle to Big Lock Middlewich via Dunham Barn


Sunday 19 October

Planned run to Millers Dale has been cancelled, due to bad weather forecast

Alternative run to Twemlow also cancelled


Sunday 26 October

Cheadle / Mobberley Ice Cream Farm / Crown, Lower Peover / David Goatman

Route: Cheadle - Mobberley - Swan Green


Sunday 2 November Cheadle / Stables Cafe,Tatton Park / Society Rooms, Macclesfield / Brian Carter

Route : Cheadle - Tatton Park - Macclesfield 01


Sunday 9 September

Cheadle / Dunham Barn, Dunham Massey / Parr Arms, Grappenhall / Marie and Mike Waite

Route: Cheadle - Grappenhall and return

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