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What's the best places? Is there anything suitable for a midday pootle?

Not looking for a massive epic, just something I can sneak into a work day.

Ta ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 4:04 pm
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Lee/Cragg quarry

EDIT: might be a bit far for lunchtime. Quick ride on the PBW round Hurstwood & Cant Clough would be doable though I reckon


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 4:07 pm
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Ride fast!


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 4:32 pm
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^ This


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 4:38 pm
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Brilliant, thanks. I'll see if I can pick an OS map up in the morning ๐Ÿ™‚

This looks like fun -> http://www.pmba.org.uk/Hurstwood.htm


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 4:46 pm
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That's right near our house ๐Ÿ˜€
It's good, but very short.
Best to link it up with the local bridleways for a nice lunchtime loop.

Lots of nice bits and bobs around - you could always have a ride through Towneley Park and wave at the neighbours:
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Only lived here a couple of months, so still trying to link decent trails ourselves.

Moved up to Burnley from Tod - can't believe how much friendlier people are in Burnley - only 6 miles up the road.
Must be moving back into Lancashire ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 5:18 pm
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i'm also in burnley.
plenty of places to go.if you're looking for a lunchtime pootle then crown point isn't bad - loads of manmade tracks,nothing too taxing,you can make it as long or as short as you want and can link it up with other trails as well


 
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Ride fast if on an expensive bike, turn around if you hear banjos.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 6:21 pm
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Theres actually quite a lot a tech stuff around, which i could show you butcouldnt ever describe
unfortunately i only get up the a few times a year now


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 6:26 pm
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I'm accrington ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 6:28 pm
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Thanks all for the help ๐Ÿ™‚

I'm actually going to be in Nelson, is there anything there by chance? I don't need a lot of distance tbh (I'm usually up ultra early and shattered from work by the time I get to sneak off with the bike before driving home!)

I'm happy riding a loop a few times or whatever, it's just nice to see something completely new.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 7:31 pm
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Nelson? Ride faster! and don't stop at lights!


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:11 pm
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๐Ÿ˜ฏ bandit country.turbo trainer it is then


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:34 pm
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I'm actually going to be in Nelson, is there anything there by chance?

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Posted : 05/12/2012 8:38 pm
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๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:48 pm
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I'm from Nelson originally

there is absolutely tons of great riding there

Email me for more info


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 9:47 pm
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Join this crowd for a regular Wednesday night or Sunday ride and learn new routes: http://www.alexbarnes1653.webspace.virginmedia.com/bikes/

From Burnley You can head up the long trail that goes through Towneley Park, which takes you out to some interesting riding areas.


 
Posted : 06/12/2012 6:35 am
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Hey Lgb, i was brought up in Nelson & now live in Harle Syke in Burnley so i know Lots of good riding round here ๐Ÿ˜‰ i do alot around the burnley moors, todmorden & hebden bridge etc but know plenty around nelson & colne, over & around sabden, wycoller etc which would be ideal for you. Drop me a email to my profile email & i'll try my best to explain a few local routes with some good singletrack ๐Ÿ™‚
Paul


 
Posted : 12/12/2012 8:50 pm