The Pennine Bridleway

[Matt]

So I mentioned this on the epic bivvy thread on STW and I reckon here is the place to get this going.

The Pennine Bridleway is now open(ish) 200 miles of interconnected tracks making it the longest continual cyclyable off road track in the UK. (previously the South Downs Way)

The start is in Middleton, Derbyshire and winds it's way up to Mary Towneley Loop, Long Preston, Settle loop, Malham Moor and finishes 200 miles later in Cumbria. So some stunning countryside.

Putting feelers out but who fancies a go at this 5 days / 4 nights late September over a weekend. Example: Wed 28th September - Sun 2nd October 2011.

Relaxed style with a relaxed(ish) pace pubs / gassing / stove wars.

Aim would be
Day 1 55+ miles
Day 2 45+ miles
Day 3 45+ miles
Day 4 35+ miles
Day 5 20+ miles

How's that sound?

[Bearbonesnorm]

If those dates are the ones your thinking of then I reckon I could be up for it ... there's nowt booked in. :D

[sallyh]

I'd consider it.

Was chatting to someone yesteray who rode most of this recently and said it was a good few days.

[paul78]

Anyone got this new extended route as a GPX file ?? can only find much shorter versions...

... sounds like a good trip :)

[Matt]

Seems like a good opportunity to make one

[Chew]

Cant get the time off work, but might join you from friday night onwards for the Northern section (Hebden Bridge upwards).

I was up near Dent on saturday, biving and road part of the route. Its not all on the route is marked on the 1:25000 OS maps, and some of the route isnt marked that well (although it was misty and i was just following my nose)

[Stevemorg]

I quite fancy this - need to check with work (and the Mrs) though

[Stevemorg]

tied up with work on the 28th and 29th so I'll have to pass

[Matt]

A nice read here

http://www.alanbill99.blogspot.com/

[Bearbonesnorm]

I read that too Matt ... blokes a star.

[numplumz]

Interested in this, whats your return plans? have been looking into how the top half of the route is coming along, usefull help from the Ranger involved in this thread.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/t ... ridleway-1

[sallyh]

Is this happening as I need to sort my holidays at work to fit round it.

[Matt]

To be honest, the way work is going, if it going to happen it won't be those dates (although I don't have to be there :) )

I'm still up for it but currently haven't currently got the scope to fit it in