Cheshire Cycle Hire

TRAILS

Where can we go?

Explore the changing landscapes of the Cheshire countryside with everything from riverside riding, shady embankments or the wide Oakmere Trail leading to Delamere Forest, a mountain biking mecca!

At Cheshire Cycle Hire we buy and maintain our bikes to carry you over any terrain with ease and comfort. See below for trails to suit all ages and abilities, starting at our hire centre.

As with outdoor activities, we ask that participants wear suitable clothing for all weather conditions, which should include flat shoes. We will provide the appropriate safety equipment for your activity.

Due to the complexity of age and size combination requests, please contact us
by phone to arrange hire on 01606 882223.

1 Whitegate Way – Best for families and occasional cyclists

A 6 mile long, multi-use, traffic free trail from Cuddington to Winsford. Created on the disused Winsford branch railway line, it has a compacted graded surface, providing a smooth ride. With gentle gradients it’s suitable for solo bikes, trailers and tag-alongs, so it is excellent for families and those looking for a gentler ride through the scenic Cheshire countryside. Access to the Whitegate Way is via a woodland path and a short ride along Kennel Lane which is a no-through road and joins the trail approximately 1.5 miles from the Cuddington end. Refreshments are usually available at the Whitegate Station House Café.

2 Weaver Parkway – Riverside riding

A traffic free, graded trail that runs along the River Weaver. Find the Parkway at the end of the Whitegate Way by either turning right towards Winsford and join it at the Red Lion pub car park. Alternatively you can join by turning left from the Whitegate Way and cross the single lane bridge over the river after around 600 metres. These 2 access points can be used to create a loop that is an extra 3 miles long or you can cycle along the river to Northwich town centre, passing Vale Royal locks. There are several gates on this route that makes this ride suitable for solo bikes only.

3 Oakmere Way to Delamere Forest – Some single tracks

The Oakmere Way is a traffic free trail accessible from the Whitegate Way. The trail runs alongside the railway on a single track that is muddy when wet, with rutted sections and a short but very steep climb that few riders successfully surmount under pedal power alone! After crossing Stoneyford Lane the route widens, passing by a sand quarry before ending on Station Road, immediately opposite the main entrance to Delamere Forest. The forest has miles of single track riding for mountain bikers to explore, as well as the wider forest trails. This route is only suitable for experienced cyclists.

4 Delamere Loop – Mixed riding for experienced cyclists

A 22 mile circular route that joins the Whitegate Way to Delamere Forest, Primrose Hill Wood and Little Budworth Country Park. Using a mixture of surfaced roads, off-road sections along public rights of way and permissive routes, the loop is suitable for experienced cyclists only. Some of the sections have steep climbs and the surfaces can be difficult, especially when wet. The loop is often used by horse riders and care should be taken when passing them.

Cheshire Attractions Partnership
Cheshire Outdoors Group

Cheshire Cycle Hire is part of the Cheshire Outdoors Group