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Rooley Moor, Rochdale

Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route

March 6, 2025
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Perfect for beginners – try this Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route, 30 minutes of exhilarating fun!

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New Forest Cycling Route from Burley to Bolderwood

March 6, 2025
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New Forest Cycling Route: From Burley up through the wooded enclosures on the permitted gravel tracks to the deer sanctuary at Bolderwood

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Which GPS device do you need?

September 24, 2024
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If you’re considering buying a GPS device, you’ll be probably be comparing dozens of models with hundreds of features. Here’s our guide to finding the best GPS. We look at handheld and wearable GPS devices for walking, hiking, running, cycling and off-grid adventures.

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Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

June 26, 2024
17 min read

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don’t know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.

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King Alfred's Way Route

Cycling King Alfred’s Way

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The King Alfred’s Way is a 350km circular off-road cycling route that will take you back in time. Combining beautiful rural scenery with some of Britain’s most iconic historic sites and four National Trails this ride makes a great bikepacking adventure.

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Biking in the Elan Valley, Wales route

E-biking in the Elan Valley, Wales

February 8, 2024
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The Elan Valley in Wales is fast becoming a mecca for gravel and mountain biking. This scenic 57-mile circular route is split between two days, making the perfect bikepacking adventure.

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Riding on Dorset's Jurassic coast

Great British Gravel Rides

April 25, 2023
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Author of Great British Gravel Rides, Markus Stitz, introduces three of Britain’s most iconic gravel riders and shares their favourite routes for you to enjoy.

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New Hall Valley Country Park

Traffic-free cycling routes in the West Midlands

April 21, 2023
6 min read

British Cycling share their favourite traffic-free cycling routes within the West Midlands, all of which are available in OS Maps. These family-friendly routes are suitable for all cycling abilities and make a great day out.

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Bikepacking on an e-bike

February 28, 2023
6 min read

OS Champion, Phillipa Cherryson, shares her newfound love for e-biking and offers some great advice on bikepacking on an electric bike.