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Somewhere over the Rainow, way up as high, there's a land that I heard of: Bowstonegate, with panoramic view of seven counties. That's Derbyshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Clwyd. If the legends are to be believed, Robin Hood and his mery men used to restring their bows on the stones here.
The ride counts towards the
PARTY award
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This ride will overturn any thoughts you might have had that Cheshire is a flat county. In only 55km there is a total rise of 770 metres which will earn you half an AAA point.
The ride starts from Bijou Cafe in Cheadle (closed Sunday and Monday). Mention to Bob that you are about to ride Over the Rainow, but remember - no loitering. There is Pay and Display parking on Masie Street, and free parking at Abney Hall off Manchester Road.
White Nancy, a prominent landmark celebrating the victory at Waterloo
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The return to Cheadle is mainly downhill through Disley, Hazel Grove and Bramhall.
Do not attempt this ride when there is any chance of snow. The B5470 is frequently mentioned in winter traffic reports, and never in a good way.
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