Winnats Spring Again, we'll bring again ... no, not tulips from Amsterdam, but a new mid week Peak Grimpeur event from Marple for Easter 2023. The ride counts towards the
PARTY award
.
The ride starts at Marple Guide's Huts where you'll be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee for a 10am start.
We've been asked not to park in the library carpark, as it's in use all day by library users as well as visitors
There is a handily placed car park on Hollins Lane, just next to the fire station,
or free street parking around the recreation ground nearby.
Winnats Pass, one of the Peak District's landmark climbs
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The ride takes in the Snake Pass, and after crossing Ladybower, a climb towards Sheffield to the control at Low Bradfield with the option of visiting the School Rooms Cafe. The route heads south along the Eastern Edge of the Peak District to a free Control at the Eyam with a choice of cafes in the village square. Better still, use the eBrevet app. Return to Marple is via Castleton and the climb of Winnats Pass.
It's a strenuous ride, with the option of additional cafe stops at Grindleford Station Cafe or several cafes in Castleton.
The finish is at
Marple Services and Forces Club
.
Please note that we can't handle entries on the line, but it's really easy to enter the event, either
online
or through the post.
There is nowhere to leave panniers, so what you bring goes with you on the ride.
If the ride sounds a bit of a challenge, you can try the flatter alternative, the
An Icecream Wensdae 100
, which starts and finishes in the same places.
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