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Subject Topic: Firs Caravan Club Site - Cycling?? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonAce Van
16/4/2009 at 9:36pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
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Is this site suitable for cycling i.e country roads, not too hilly (I'm ok going down but don't enjoy the coming back up at all).  Anything within cycling distance.


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PersonJ+J15
16/4/2009 at 10:33pm
 Location: north yorkshire
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We were there last September, and we both commented on how hilly the surrounding area is. It's quite a steep drop down into Belper, and I don't think I would want to tackle it on a bike (but then I am a lazy old moo, and don't really do bikes anyway  ).  It's a fantastic site though, we loved it.

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Personchaingang
17/4/2009 at 8:58am
 Location: Derbyshire
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It's downhill in all directions from the site and, so, uphill (quite steep) on the way back.  Fantastic views over the Derwent Valley.

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PersonAce Van
17/4/2009 at 8:59am
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Thanks for the replys.  Now just to convince my husband to leave the bikes at home. I did think it wouldn't be suitable.  The description of glorious views over the valley rung warning bells.  I'm more suited to Norfolk when it comes to cycling. He He.  Even there I managed to complain about some of the inclines.  Its looking a bit windy and cold for cycling anyway at the moment.

Are there plenty of things to do nearby.  Got one day earmarked for shopping in Derby but the rest of the time hope to do more outdoor things.   


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PersonAce Van
21/4/2009 at 6:34pm
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Just returned had a lovely time.  Couldnt have asked for better weather.  Will put a review on when I get time tomorrow.  Think the bikes may have been OK as the hill didnt seem to bad.  We managed to walk into Belper (40 mins) so it wasnt too bad. 



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