Paddy McGuinness, a comedian and famous radio presenter announced live on radio that he will be attempting to cycle through three nations in five days. This entire journey was to cover a distance of almost 300 miles. This announcement really took the attention of many people who saw it as an unrealistic adventure. This journey was purposely meant to raise funds for children in need.
Paddy started his intensive training as he prepared for his vigorous upcoming experience. In his training, he wasn’t alone. Sir Chris Hoy, a cycling hero came to back him up and Paddy was so happy about it. They did their training in the UK’s Peak District before setting off from Wrexham on Monday morning. He explained that cycling with Sir Chris Hoy is like having a kickabout with Messi. Even after the journey, Paddy was heard thanking Chris Hoy by saying “Chris is just one of those people in life – if he can help you, he will do it.”
The popular TV and radio presenter raised a staggering 7.5million Euros over the course of the breathtaking journey. He was accompanied by other people as well who made a wonderful group that psyched each other to the end. They received many and many well-wishers who contributed much to this exercise that meant well for the needy children.
Paddy said the main thing for him was to get people to donate whatever they could to help the children in need. He was mentally ready for it and had enough adrenaline to get him started. He was so eager to finish the journey and see how its glorious end would be. He reported that he would probably inhale a pint of Guinness when he finishes and then they would get back of the car and go straight down to Salford to celebrate with children in need on that Friday night.
Paddy through his three nation journey, he went through several counties. He started from Wrexham where they cycled to Flintshire. After Flintshire, they still had the energy to go Merseyside then to Cheshire and Lancashire since they were just getting started. They then headed to Westmorland, Cumberland, Dumfries then Lanarkshire and finally Glasgow where he received a heroic reception from the residents.
Wrexham to Flintshire Route
The journey from Wrexham to Flintshire has many routes that one can follow. One of the common routes takes you from Wrexham’s North to Mold in Flintshire. This one has a distance of approximately 11miles and the largely followed route is the B5440 road.
If you would like an alternative road that is longer in cycling, choose the scenic 20.7mile loop from Buckley which has sections of the Wrexham to Mold.
If you are a cyclist looking for a more extensive ride, there is a longer loop that covers territory in both counties. It takes a distance of 47.9 miles. It starts from Buckley in Flintshire, then takes you toward Chester and then brings you back down through Wrexham.
Flintshire to Merseyside Route
This route has a distance of 24.3 miles and an approximate cycle time of two hours and 37 minutes. Some parts of this route include traffic-free sections and on-road sections. Along the route, you will encounter canals such as the Shropshire Union Canal. With this route, you will encounter a climb, a view of the Dee Estuary, the Wirral and Liverpool.
Merseyside to Cheshire Route
In this route, you have three options which you can choose from. The first one is the Wirral to Chester route that has an approximate distance of 35 miles. It is a traffic free section with a flat terrain making it suitable for cyclists. Its surfaces are varied in character where you get paved sections and canal towpaths.
The second route is Liverpool to Chester that covers approximately 54 miles with generally flat terrain and some gentle ascents. Its surface is a mix of city streets, park paths and some off-road sections. Some of its on road section will have vehicular traffic.
The third option is through the Trans Pennine Trail that has a relatively longer distance than the other two route, and its terrain is relatively flat. Its surface is a mix of paths, trails and on-road sections that is mostly traffic free with a wonderful scenery of the river, old industrial areas and rural landscapes.
Cheshire to Lancashire Route
Here you will also meet the Trans Pennine Trail that will take you a distance of 5 miles. Characterized a traffic free cycling on disused railway lines and canal towpaths that are flat and easy to go through.
We also have a National Cycle Network route 55 that covers a distance of 10 miles and being a traffic free path, it makes it an ideal route to cycle in.
Lancashire to Dumfries Route
In this route, you get to pass through the National Cycle Network Route that covers an approximate distance of 115 miles. Its terrain is a mix of on-road and off-road sections where most of the parts are traffic free especially the north of Lancaster. The route however becomes hillier as you move north and approach the border of Scotland.
Dumfries to Glasgow route
There are many paths through this route, but the primary one follows a section of the National Cycle Network route 7. The total distance covered is around 90 miles. Its path surface consists of mostly paved roads, cycle paths and lastly car-free roads. The path is considered safe as it sections on quiet lanes.
Conclusion
This article has given you the overview of Paddy cycle journey from Wrexham to Glasgow in five days. If you would like to explore the cycle route as well, you have the information you need about the routes for your guidance.
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