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The Ride
Highlights which will be visited or passed are:-
The route travels along minor and very minor roads and lanes, uphill and downhill, through the Peak District's widely varying scenery. Passing through quiet villages, dales, woods and moorlands, the majority of the riding is gentle and slow. Thruxtons may object! It is a good test of brakes, clutches and gearboxes.
Navigation is challenging, but the group will be led by John Booth. Every rider should ensure the following rider is kept in sight in their rear-view mirror.
If you decide to head for home early, please try and let John know you are leaving the group.
There are very few petrol stations en route. Riders should fill up before starting. A Shell petrol station/garage is available at the start of the run by the Unicorn or a Tesco’s selling cheaper fuel, is located about 3 miles north from the Unicorn, next to the A34.
Large sections of the route have no mobile signal.
As usual the event is subject to alteration depending on the weather forecast. Be sure to check this web site for information of last minute changes.
Safety
Some awkward junctions crossing fast 'A' roads need great care and attention. Other hazards include mud, gravel, sheep, loose cows and some very sharp hairpin bends!
For those with 6v Miller lighting sets, "Lighting Up Time" is 7:30 pm. The Ride is expected to finish about 5:00 pm.
Please note that people taking part in the Centre's activities do so at their own risk and everyone is responsible for their own safety.
For further information ring John Booth on 0161 439 5464 (land) or 07827 796609 (mobile).
Details of Start
10:00am Sunday 20th September 2026.
Unicorn Inn, Dean Row, Wilmslow, SK9 2LN, Grid Ref: SJ874815.
Cars and trailers can be left for the day, parked at the far end of the Unicorn carpark.
Journeys from nearby town centres to Start ( Unicorn ) - courtesy Multimap!
Route
For those with a Tom Tom or a Garmin device, the link is:
Refreshments
Cafes, picnic tables, toilets and opportunities for the lost to rejoin the group are :-
After approximately 37 miles, at our stop for lunch at the Refreshment Kiosk, Fairholme Car Park, S33 0AQ Ladybower.
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, ice creams, snacks, toilets and picnic tables are available.
Expected time for stop say 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Then. after a further 26 miles. for afternoon tea at Hollinsclough Chapel Hall . Hollinsclough, Buxton SK17 0RH 01298 463648
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, ice creams, snacks and toilets are available.
- stop say 3:00pm to 3.45pm "ish".
Finally, after a further 22 miles, we arrive back at the Unicorn where Evening Meals are available.
Total distance is 85 miles
For those wanting to ride independently or on another day. the detailed directions are:
From the Unicorn:-
Head east on Adlington Rd/A5102
115 m
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lees Ln/B5358Continue to follow B5358
2.17 km
Turn left onto Mill Ln
2.10 km
Continue onto Brookledge Ln
2.56 km
Slight right to stay on Brookledge Ln
22 m
Turn right onto Shrigley Rd
1.34 km
Continue straight onto Bakestonedale Rd
3.59 km
Turn left onto Macclesfield Rd/B5470
946 m
Turn left onto Higher Ln
3.15 km
Higher Ln turns slightly right and becomes Mudhurst Ln
1.60 km
Turn right onto Buxton Old Rd
1.82 km
Continue onto Stoneheads
1.50 km
Continue onto Whaley Ln
830 m
Turn left onto Reservoir Rd/Whaley Ln
55 m
Turn right onto Buxton Rd/Market St/A5004Continue to follow Buxton Rd/A5004
835 m
Turn left onto Chapel Rd/B5470
472 m
Turn left onto Eccles Rd
72 m
Turn right to stay on Eccles Rd
2.36 km
To arrive at Eccles Pike Car Park
From the Car Park :-
Eccles Rd, High Peak SK23, UK
Head northeast on Eccles Rd
1.99 km
Turn right onto Midland Rd
122 m
Turn left onto High St/B5470
82 m
Turn left toward High St/B5470
29 m
Make a U-turn
29 m
Turn left onto High St/B5470Go through 1 roundabout
1.03 km
Turn left onto Sheffield Rd
3.56 km
Continue onto Rushup Edge
2.98 km
Turn left
3.79 km
Continue onto Edale Rd
7.59 km
Turn left onto Station Rd/A6187
416 m
Turn left onto Aston Ln
1.36 km
Continue onto Thornhill Ln
1.50 km
Turn left onto Carr Ln
1.66 km
Turn right onto Lydgate Ln
386 m
Turn left onto A6013
1.58 km
Turn left onto A57
1.11 km
Turn right
585 m
Keep right
3.17 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
73 m
Turn left
104 m
Turn left
12 m
To Arrive at Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent Ln, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0AQ, UK
Continue from the Car Park
Head northwest
25 m
Slight left
68 m
Keep right
105 m
Turn left
2.95 km
Continue straight
647 m
Turn left onto Ashopton Viaduct/Snake Rd/A57Continue to follow A57
1.11 km
Turn right onto A6013
4.44 km
Turn left onto Castleton Rd/A6187Continue to follow A6187
2.97 km
Turn right onto Crossland RdMay be closed at certain times or days
10 m
Turn left onto Back LnMay be closed at certain times or days
346 m
Turn left onto B6001
779 m
Turn right
7.32 km
Sharp right
849 m
Turn left
1.82 km
Turn left onto B6049
792 m
Turn right onto A623
35 m
Turn left onto Whitecross Rd/B6049Continue to follow B6049
7.45 km
Turn right onto A6
798 m
Turn left onto A5270
4.19 km
Turn right onto A515
162 m
Turn left onto Buxton Rd/B5053Continue to follow B5053
4.64 km
Sharp right
2.30 km
Continue onto Hollinsclough Rake
20 m
To Arrive at the Chapel Tea Room Holinsclough
Next,
Head northwest on Hollinsclough Rake
880 m
Turn left
1.00 km
Turn right onto Edge Top Rd
3.04 km
Turn left onto A53
416 m
Turn right onto Brown Ln
540 m
Slight right onto Back Oth Cross
2.23 km
Turn right
417 m
Continue onto Love Ln
3.28 km
Turn left onto A54
557 m
Turn right
886 m
Turn right onto Nabbs Rd
3.10 km
Slight left
1.51 km
Slight right onto Clough Rd
1.15 km
Turn left onto Ankers Ln
793 m
Slight left
1.68 km
Slight left onto Buxton New Rd/A537
743 m
Turn left onto Buxton Old Rd
2.75 km
Slight left onto Buxton Rd/A537
1.34 km
Turn right onto The Silk Rd/A523
327 m
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on The Silk Rd/A523
1.18 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on The Silk Rd/A523
1.70 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on The Silk Rd/A523
781 m
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto London Rd/A523
1.37 km
Turn left onto Bonis Hall Ln/B5358Continue to follow B5358
5.13 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Adlington Rd/A5102
135 m
to arrive bac at the Unicorn
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