Embarked on a cycle ride with 10 year old daughter to Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham this summer. Wanted to find the Lion sculptures in Cheltenham that are part of the Lions At Large – Pride of Gloucestershire Trail (https://lionsatlarge.co.uk). Hence decided to bike to Montpellier Gardens and park outside Coffee#.1 shop. And then did the trail by walk. Biked to Pittville Park later to find the 3 Lion statues there.
Created this video which is a time-lapsed version of the entire journey. For the benefit of those who have not yet used this cycle path, I have highlighted the sections of the ride which are on dedicated cycle lanes, shared paths, sections to merge onto the road, Traffic Light junctions & T-junctions to be aware of etc (check the notes at the top). Have also provided information of the various junction names (check notes at the bottom).
Hope this shortened video gives you an idea of what to expect if you have not already tried out this cycle route. And hope it also helps to assess the various risks (number of traffic light junctions, markedunmarked T-junctions, merging onto the road, roundabouts, parts closed due to temp road works, shared and bi-directional paths, width of the lane, proximity to road traffic etc) if going out with kids.
Lions At Large – Pride of Gloucestershire Trail (https://lionsatlarge.co.uk) is a very good activity to do with kids this summer. Costs for the mapappsticker book etc will go towards the charity for ‘The Big Space Cancer Appeal’; raising funds for a new cancer centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire that will offer local patients the very best environment for treatment, healing and recovery. We followed the trail using the Lions At Large App which also unlocked some rewards (badge, pencil casecapbottle, sun glasses, toothbrush) that were redeemed from the Gloucester Pop-Up Shop.
Feel free to share the link with anyone you know who might be interested to explore this cycle path in Cheltenham. Comments are turned off. Any queries feel free to drop a line to dvijanair_fit@yahoo.com
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