16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES2GO 1. Wyre Forest Wyre Forest is rated as one of the top three most ecologically important forests in Britain so offers fantastic scenery to cycle around. You can now hire bikes from Bewdley Outdoors, based at the Wyre Forest Centre. 2. Dudmaston Hall Whether you’re experienced or just a beginner, the mountain bike route through the Dudmaston woods is a fantastic way to take in the local scenery. The National Trust park is open 365 days per year. 3. South Staffs Railway Walk This route (Near Baggeridge Park) runs from Aldersley Stadium to Himley, then continues as the Kingswinford Railway walk to Pensnett, running near Himley Hall. The route is road free as it runs along an old railway so crosses the roads via bridges. 4. Sandwell Valley Country Park A cycle around the reservoir is a nice route for small children and for the more adventurous, there’s a 3.5k Mountain Bike Track as well as a Pump Track, located near to the adventure park, with lots of big bumps to ride over. 5. Canal Tow Paths Our local canal network offers flat towpaths, ideal for a bike ride - and if you can fit in a pub stop even better! Cycle to the Lock in Wolverley, or the Anchor in Caunsall. 5 Places to Pedal #HighFive NEW FOREST RIDER PACKS This summer, the Commonwealth Games Mountain biking competition will be coming to Cannock Chase Forest, and to help encourage the next generation of off-road cyclists, Forestry England has developed a new Forest Rider Pack, now available at Wyre Forest. As well as keeping children physically fit, research has shown that cycling can bring about a feeling of greater self-esteem, self-control and the ability to rise to a challenge. The Forest Rider pack has been designed to challenge children to complete a series of off-road rides, to help build their confidence and to enjoy the fantastic network of trails the nation’s forest have to offer. Aimed at children aged 7-12, the pack will encourage children to get out and about on their bikes in the forest and be safe and responsible forest riders! Forest Rider packs can be bought online for £6.50 including postage and packaging, or from the Wyre Forest for just £5.
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