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[Closed] Glossop - good for a weekend?

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Mix of road biking walking nice meal and possibly a trip to Manchester??


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 2:47 pm
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I'm an occasional visitor - got family there. It's nice enough but not somewhere I'd visit if I didn't have to.


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 2:54 pm
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It's one end of Snake Pass, plenty of off road routes nearby, train into Manchester.

I like the place, reckon i could live there quite happily and a couple of forumites do, just not sure I'd go and stay there.


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 3:14 pm
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Don't do it.


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 3:15 pm
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I know this gets posted up in reference to a lot of places, but seriously in this case....

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😯


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 3:18 pm
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I think there are nicer places to base yourself than Glossop if you're looking for road riding, walking and easy access to Manchester. Although it has many strengths - and location is one of them - it's not a quaint or pretty tourist town.

One thing I will point out is that Glossop is surrounded by some pretty big hills that aren't all traversed by roads. You can get a great road ride in with some big climbs and stunning views, but much of it is likely to be on A roads.

There's potential to have a great weekend if what if offers fits what you're after, but your requirements are a bit vague to give you the full seal of approval.

in answer to your OP, possibly 🙂


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 3:22 pm
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Avoid glossop if at all possible.


 
Posted : 25/08/2015 4:28 pm

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