ZIZAG
Veteran
- Location
- NW . Cheshire
As the weather forecast was predicted ,Sunny warm dry weather last week . I decided to go on a Cycle & Camping Expedition to Cheshire ( 'For A week' )and over the Border to Denbighshire ,North Wales .So with my panniers all packed , I set off from Handforth, Nr Wilmslow and out my usual route onto the Cheshire Cycleways . Mobberley Ollerton Toft to Davenham . Picked up the Old Chester road A556 and down to the crossroads to the A49 . Headed South and then turned off after a few miles off the main road and stayed on a Rural campsite Shays Farm . Next day , off out onto the A49 down towards Tarporley . ,turned off just before to the A51 headed West and turned South at Clotton and down to Tattenhal along lovely pleasant country lanes crossed the A41 coming out at Clutton onto the A 534 headed West towards Wrexham eventually after Holt and going round In circles on the Wrexham Industrial Estate . And nearly going to Bangor- Is -Coed . A525. I doubled back and found Clays CC site , booked In for the night After tea sat out in the lovely sunshine . Next day headed towards Wrexham on the cycle lanes after meandering around the town center found my way out to the main Ruthin A525 road . little did I know I was in for some Uphill Fun .
The road started to rise up gradually up to a place called Barn hill stopped for a breather took my Isostar drink . But found the road going more and more steeper and winding and I could not see the top or the end . So most of the time I got off the bike with my heay panniers and pushed . Eventually after what seemed an eternity I got .( 3-5 miles) to what seemed the top. I seen a Sign Saying Coed Poeth " The Highest Village In N/Wales .
" Well blow me over with a feather". Was It the End Highest point' No' the road carried on upto the next place Called Bwlchgwyn . I stopped In a layby to get my breath and look at the panoramic view across to Mold & Chester . After a while I got over the tops and started to freewheel downhill to Llandegla Village past the Forest on the A525. And onto the turning to crossroads on A 5104 road to Llangollen . And comming downhill at good speed for about 3 miles Found a Lovely Campsite with a little river running through and looked very peacefull. Its Called Llyn Rhys paid a very reasonable £7. It was that nice and been quite knackered after tea I decided to stay 2 nights ,and rest and chill . Good decision . I made friends with other campers on site and sat around a fire brazier at night chatting and swopping tales . Next day Thursday I cycled North on the A5104 towards Chester 20miles away It was the Usual uphill 3 Miles and the all mostly downhill to Chester . I made my way In and out off the Town centre to Exit via the A 51 heading East . Towards Stamford bridge and Kelsall , Could have stayed at Northwood Hall but swerved It with the thoughts of having Fish & Chips on Friday night at the Well Known Delamere CC site . By the time I got there I was tired . Booked In £8:45. O.K. although packed Karen the Manageress "Who Is always very obliging with a smile" Found me a hidden copse at the far end of the Site near the forest and pathways . " I was very much greatfull" .Had a nice evening sitting In the Sun after tea/shower went for a walk In the forest . Next Day Saturday . I Made my way back to the Chester M/C rd A 51/ A556 . Made good time to Plumley to rest up at Lower Peover . Sat down On my Usual bench In amongst the Scarecrow display . ( as I had no choice ). Everybody laughted who passed by . Including Motorist . Another Cyclist Joined me as It was the only Shaded place out of the Hot sun . A couple of hours passed as we got carried away . With 12 miles To go I just cycled slowly home to take It all in . I surfaced at Home In Handforth just In time for tea . It was one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever had . And a great Adventure for a person like me who has retired over the last 2 years .. It took a bit of planning especially getting all the gear together . And a big thanks to My 40 year old 1970 Raleigh Steel "Invincible" Touring bike . For getting me there and back . Total Milage 130Miles .
" Ain't Cycling and Camping Brilliant ".
