preston guild wheel
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Whether a beginner or experienced rider, (1 of each here!) you will be able to get something out of the Guild Wheel! Do as much or as little as you like of it, we first tried it with friends and struggled the first time to do it all even tho we chose the "easy" clockwise direction. But, after a couple of attempts we can now complete it in one go (as long as we dont stop off at one of the tempting watering holes such as The Conti near the river approaching Broadgate...also to be recommended!) You can make it a time trial, or as most people do, just go your own pace with all the other cyclists to enjoy the view and scenery. You wouldn't believe you were so close to a City at times!! we took a picnic to have at half way which was cool, everyone says hi as they pass so its a nice safe friendly little day out too! suitable for all ages as you'll see this is a little gem of a creation for Preston and attracts visitors from all the surrounding areas to come and spend the day here!the Anti clockwise route is far harder and for the more experienced, at the Brockholes centre, just past it actually, there is a steep hill (this is UPHILL in the ANTI CLOCKWISE DIRECTION) that can be slippy and muddy (even coming down it walking with your bike! so choose your direction beforehand with that in mind!! we are so used to it now that we will do one direction in the morning and the opposite direction in the afternoon! Its approx 22 miles, sounds a lot but its a great and healthy option to spend the afternoon on what might otherwise be a lazy Sunday! The miles actually fly by and you'll be surprised how far you can go without a break! Looking forward to the spring and warm weather, when we can get back on it!
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Outstanding resource for hikers and bikers, The Preston Guild Wheel is a 21 mile "Greenway" that encircles the city of Preston, linking the city to the countryside. It is both a walking and cycling route.To the south of the city, it takes you alongside the gently meandering River Ribble, past ancient woodland, historic city centre parks, the largest nineteenth century dock in Europe and Brockholes Nature Reserve by the M6. Other highlights of the route include the Ribble Link Canal and the woodland areas at Longsands.
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Went on my first Guild Wheel ride on a quiet Tuesday afternoon so it was spot on. Not sure why but decided to do the ride clockwise and thinking back probably a easier ride than anti-clockwise. The majority of it was flat with a couple of steep accents and one good 'off road' downhill. There is a few busy roads to cross but nothing difficult. No good for a road bike but hybrid and mountain bike is spot on. I parked at Brockholes which has plenty of spaces, a cafe for a brew after and is a good starting point. You get a good overview of the city and see some really good sights of what Preston has to offer. The ride took 2hrs which was leisurely and could be done quicker. I will be doing this again very soon.
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I went for a run around the guild wheel last week. 23 miles (seriously!) and I couldn't find it. I just ended up where I started. I though it would be like the London Eye
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Excellent 21 mile circle around Preston. Very scenic and cycle and dog friendly. Would prefer if more cyclists rang their bells!!
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I walked the section of the Guild Wheel from the Tickled Trout to London Road and back. I found it an attractive route, whichwas well maintained and signposted.
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Such a fantastic cycle roads around! I am enjoying it every day on my bike :) Beautiful views from London Road to Avenham Park! Yes! I am there every day :)
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Guild Wheel is one of the best thing to happen to Preston in recent times. Dont Know where the idea originatec but is was inspired. Young and old alike can utilise the Walking / Cycling circuit which is broken down into manageavle sections some more challenging then others. For anybody who has not attempted the sections yet I would fully reccomend it. We have completed the entire circuit and would do it again and again. The only negative comment would be that there are some idiotic and inconsiderate cyclists who insist on speeding past pedestrians without any thought of each others safety, this happened to us an several occasions around the circuits.
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I cycled the guild wheel in a group for charity. Although two thirds of it were just nice flat paths that were easy to cycle on i found the other third of it a bit of a pain. And dangerous. There were parts were had to keep getting of bike so could squeeze through and then there is a path that goes down hill and is a very rough surface. Got of the bike to walk this bit and even walking it it didnt feel safe. Thought it was me just being soft but the majority of my group thought the same thing. We were all going at a reasonable speed but made way for pedestrians and dogwalkers . Witnessed other cyclists going far to fast and this is just so ignorant when there are alot of pedestrians about. All in all though had a good day and i would do the wheel again.
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I occasionally do the guild wheel with friends and it is one the best things in preston! If you want to spend an afternoon or a couple house with family or friends on your bikes then this has to be done!