A bridleway ride to Englands gigantic Space Telescope.

Join me on an exhilarating solo e-bike adventure through the picturesque bridleways and byways of Cheshire, UK! In this thrilling video, I pedal my way to the iconic Lovell Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank – one of Britain’s most historic astronomical wonders. From stunning countryside views to unexpected encounters, this ride is packed with excitement, challenges, and a touch of chaos.
Starting from the heart of Cheshire’s rolling landscapes, I tackle off-road trails on my trusty electric bike, weaving through ancient bridleways lined with lush greenery and wildflowers. Along the way, I meet friendly local horseback riders sharing the paths.
But it’s not all smooth sailing! Dive into the messy trails where mud flies and puddles turn into mini adventures. I share my costly navigation errors – wrong turns leading to dead ends and hilarious detours that add extra miles to the journey. These mishaps make for real, relatable e-bike riding tips on how to avoid them next time.
We also stop at must-visit local attractions, including charming villages, historic sites, and scenic viewpoints that showcase Cheshire’s rich heritage. The grand finale? Standing in awe under the massive Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory – a UNESCO World Heritage site where science meets the stars. Learn fun facts about its role in space exploration while I catch my breath from the ride.
Whether you’re an e-bike enthusiast, love off-road cycling, or just enjoy UK countryside vlogs, this video has it all: adventure, discovery and inspiration for your next trip. Perfect for fans of gravel biking, electric bike reviews, and historical landmarks.
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Just shave. I’m starting off in Olton and I’m on my way to the largest satellite dish you’ve ever seen. Crane here. Let’s see if they’ll let me past. Oh jeez. >> Okay, chair. It’s a little bit windy today. Don’t know why it said no wind. Then again, no surprise. The navigation system is working a lot better today. As you can see, it’s got it absolutely nailed. Horage hoo tractors everywhere. I’m muddy already again. Getting a bit bleeding busy here. Yeah, I’m quite pleased with the computer now. It’s directing me perfectly. Aha, a horsey doing the same ride as me probably. Sorry, it’s me again getting lost. Okay, to go past >> George Bank actually, but you know, this is the It’s not really the way, but I’m doing a long route. Well, this is rather snazzy. This isn’t a way. It’s just gone for a nose. Oh, it’s lovely. St. Lawrence Church. How quaint is that? I absolutely love it. I’m going to take a chicken picture over the wall. Yes. Pete overhaul, I guess. Look how slippy this stuff is. They look like transparent brideway signs. Had to pass her again on the horse. Horse goes into a mad panic every time. Oh dear. It’s okay. I’m good. There’s work went everywhere building little bridges and pathways and fences. It’s absolutely beautiful place. Well, I’ve actually seen it. You might not be able to notice it in the camera. No 1950s police motorcycles, but this is the way to Jodel Bank. Foot bicycle and horse traffic only. Oh, looks a bit muddy. There we go. Oh, I’m just piling through them. Got the mud guard sorted out. You can forget you’re climbing up to the top of a Chileian mountain. This is the way to approach a telescope. Or maybe not. Oh my god. There it is. There’s the baby looking at the skies. Kids must have a laugh there. Where’s your local jump track? Right next to the space telescope. Very majestic looking cows. That thing is so old. It was used to listen to Sputnik as it went over. >> Today, a new moon is in the sky. A 23-in metal sphere placed in orbit by a Russian rocket. You are hearing the actual signals transmitted by the Earth circling satellite. One of the great scientific feats of the age. Little bit muddy. Nothing bad. Obviously the locals are just used to it. Well, I can hear big noises coming from it. Is it moving? Here’s a bit of trivia that I do know. The giant motors used to move the dish were pinched off battleships. The ones they used to move the gun barrels up and down with superb accuracy. Right then, let’s go into this place. Radio quiet zone. Switch off your mobile phone. Oh, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site. The local telescope could pick up a phone signal from Mars. They can track you down even on Mars. Oh, it’s a hell of a thing, isn’t it? There you go. That’s a good shot with the cafe blocking the sun. Crab Nebula, Casopia A, Signis A, Sagittarius A, Carbon Lebo Turbo. How cute is that? >> Bye, love telescope. Bye-bye, Jodel Bank. The >> telescope didn’t actually just listen to the Sputnik. It was there to track the rocket that put it into space, which became very useful for the Americans in working out how powerful Russian rockets were. It was the only dish in the world capable at the time of doing so. Oh, they called the police on me. This gorgeous trail is going to take me between two man-made lakes. I’m not sure of their purpose, but you absolutely cannot go swimming anywhere. And they’re all fenced off. Looks very abandoned. It is abandoned. That looked interesting. Was that a bridal weight or a footpath? It’s funny how the whole badge survives except what it actually is. They just can’t spend any money on the actual type. I suppose I could look up the color scheme, but you know, ain’t nobody got time for that. There are squirrels everywhere now. We won’t see a single one. Okay, here we go. Past the lonesome tree public right away. What are those hills in the distance? We’re sort of near Nutsford. So, the middle of the England hills, the pig district now. I don’t know. I’ve just noticed I can still see the telescope. Wee. I had a look on Google Maps. Give me a rough idea of the area. And the Google map shows a great big dugout lake with no water in it. I think it’s now full of water. I’m pretty sure it’s that one. There’s a nice little house right next to it. I think this is the second man-made lake. It’s like a bit in the middle of it. This is about as chill as it gets. It’s a fat old tree. Jeez, this will be a nightmare on a high bike. But a lot of horses been down here and very few bikes. It’s a big lake. I’m sure they’ve dug that out themselves. Yes, I know most people do. is always warm. Okay, I’ve worked it out now. That was an old quarry and they seems to be filling it with sand in the picture from Google Maps. Well, that’s a nice place to live, isn’t it? Just goes to show you build you dig a huge quarry, fill it in with water, and it’s lovely. It’s a nice pad. Bit windy but nice. Cape thorn. No cars or motorbikes. Got to have a look at this caravan. I wonder what tales it could tell. Top gear maybe. Do you ever park the bike like that? Walk in a few hundred yards, turn around, and you can’t find the thing. I nearly did it then. Two bridal ways back to the van now. And one of them had a strange underground surprise. How many millanes are there in England? Here we go. Hey, through the tunnel. Oh, it’s a safe. Oh, wow. This is well weird. Got stuck down. Haha, nice. It’s hard to believe this is December in England. I don’t really need my gloves on here. Why is it every single twig you go over gets flicked up by your foot and goes into the gears? Oh yeah, I’m going to have to see what this Lorine’s ride actually is. Hope she’s still alive. Yep, she’s a local girl. Broke her leg and must have some contacts in the council. Dawn shining my eyes constantly and flickering. It’s a bit tiring. I might get some um sun visors in my helmet. Oh, tree has seen better days. Looks like one of those grand designs, but they turn a water tower into a house. Yeah, it must be. I’ll have a look at that when I get home. It’s very snazzy. 1958. Looks older than that. >> The high left water tower conversion was featured on Restoration Man, transforming a 1938 structure into a stunning multi-level home with panoramic views, >> electric fence to keep the mountain bikers in the trail. Look at close to my knee. Call shot. There’s so many people living in these farm and barn conversions out here. I mean, I’m sure they’re lovely and very sought after. Doesn’t feel like much of a community, though. You can hardly just like walk down the shops, can you? Now, this track didn’t go very well at all. I should have given up on this silly chain. That looks old school. Lucky I was in the Boy Scouts. Ah, blinding me and cleaning the bike at the same time. Uh-oh. Getting a bit deep. It’s good. It’s good. Good idea. I’m not sure. N I’m touching the pedals. Well, there’s a nice plane going somewhere sunny. I’ve gone completely the wrong way. I’m going to have to go all the way back through that. Oh, you get two washes for the price of one. Through here. Oh, yeah. It’s me. That was ridiculous. Look at the map, will you? >> And that’s that. a 20 mile loop. I’ve got four bars left, but this low sun is becoming a real issue. Not just my eyes, the camera can’t handle it. Just have to wait for a cloudy winter day where it’s not raining. Anyway, thanks for watching. See you next