cycling from doncaster to mount snowdon

[donnyjnk]

we, as a group of amatuers, are organising a ride from doncaster to mount snowdon in aid of yorkshire air ambulance and we need as much advice as we can absorb. Routes, equipment, health advice, preparation, any mental health clinics so please bring on the advice

 

[david k]

ive climbed snowdon several times, as for route there i carnt help im afraid

good luck, great idea and cause, enjoy

 

[donnyjnk]

thanks mate. we all have areas of experience ex forces and outdoor pursuits instructors but age isn't on our side and aches and pain setting in but thanks for the reply

ive climbed snowdon several times, as for route there i carnt help im afraid

good luck, great idea and cause, enjoy

 

[corshamjim]

Great idea. It's fairly flat going out of Doncaster but get's hillier as you get closer to your destination! Seriously tho' post a link to your donation page and I'll sponsor a fiver or two.

 

[donnyjnk]

thanks alot mate youve just ticked a box we hadn't thought of. I think some logistics is going to need some serious thought.

Great idea. It's fairly flat going out of Doncaster but get's hillier as you get closer to your destination! Seriously tho' post a link to your donation page and I'll sponsor a fiver or two.

 

[MockCyclist]

When you say ride, do you mean dash to the destination or a leisurely jaunt ?

The Trans Pennine Trail will get you (almost) from your doorstep as far as Lymm, substantially free of main roads. It would include a short get off and walk soon after Dunford Bridge. From Lymm you could pick up NCN 5 to NorthWales.

Another branch ofthe TPT would get you right through Sheffield, via Conisbrough and Rotherham, you could reach Hathersage and find a way across the Peaks. Hathersage to Doncaster Station took me 4 1/2 hours recently, but every turn was GPS-flagged.

 

[donnyjnk]

By ride i mean cycle from doncaster to and up Mount Snowden in the shortest time possible. I think the route will be the most important factor but thanks for the input and advice

When you say ride, do you mean dash to the destination or a leisurely jaunt ?

The Trans Pennine Trail will get you (almost) from your doorstep as far as Lymm, substantially free of main roads. It would include a short get off and walk soon after Dunford Bridge. From Lymm you could pick up NCN 5 to NorthWales.

Another branch ofthe TPT would get you right through Sheffield, via Conisbrough and Rotherham, you could reach Hathersage and find a way across the Peaks. Hathersage to Doncaster Station took me 4 1/2 hours recently, but every turn was GPS-flagged.