Visitor & Accommodation Guide Updates

The following are additions and corrections to the information in the updated 3rd edition of the Trans Pennine Trail Visitor & Accommodation Guide (published Summer 2008). To purchase the guide visit our shop.

Southport

Landsdowne, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire,  PR4 6XP - A new Certificated Location Campsite for 2009 near to Hundred End at Shore Road, Hesketh Bank.  10 minutes from Southport with a regular Preston- Southport bus service stopping near the gate.  We cater for of use to walkers, backpackers, cyclists and horseriders on our level 3 acre site with more land and hard standings if required.  We have taps, CDP,and can take both children and pets.   Rally venue available at reasonable prices. Tel 01772 814075 / Mob. 07751 249272

Warrington

The Star Inn, Statham, nr Lymm - 50 yards from TPT and only 250 yards Lymm Ranger Centre.  All Trail users are more than welcome.  We offer a relaxing atmosphere with good wholesome food and refreshsments for everyone.  We also have cycle parking and a hitching rail for horses.  Tel 01925 753 715

Fiddlers Ferry Marina - a new snack van is operating by the lock picnic area at the marina, selling hot & cold foods, baked potatoes, salads, organic and fiar trade products.

Railway Inn-  Mill Lane at Heatley is currently closed.

Manchester

Ark Cafe - Sale Water Park - located about 600 yards from the Trail adjacent to the Mersey Valley Visitors Centre.  All our breads, cakes, cookies and soups are hand made at the Café. We use as much organic, fair trade and locally grown produce as we can sensibly source.  Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm (summer) and to 4pm (winter).  Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

The Bike Barn, Rifle Road, Sale  M33 2LX, Tel. 07984 529 624, E-mail: contact@the-bike-barn.co.uk, Website http://the-bike-barn.co.uk The Bike Barn is a cycle rental and repair workshop between Sale and Chorlton Water Park in Manchester. Our aim is to promote cycling at all ages, by providing advice and advertising healthy ways of spending free time and promoting beautiful, untouched nature inside Manchester. Our philosophy is to help people to understand how wonderful, healthy and important cycling is.  We want to convince people to change their way of living by giving them a chance to rent a bicycle or take advantage of our repair service spending free time outside the crowdy city centre.

Lennox Lea Hotel, Irlam Road, Sale, M33 2BH.  A privately owned award winning Hotel located in a peaceful setting with a warm and friendly atmosphere....only minutes from the Trans Pennine Trail and the City of Manchester with all its attractions.  Safe and secure bike storage and packed lunches available. Check out www.lennoxlea.co.uk for more info. We look forward to welcoming you very soon. Regards Mike & Joanna and our friendly team.

High Peak

Longdendale Valley Cycles, 105 Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AA - B&B, café and bike hire facilities within 1 minute of the TPT and a few minutes from the Pennine Bridleway. Café and Bike Hire open 8.45am to 3.30pm or later daily - open all day Sat & Sun in summer.  B&B facilities have been fully refurbished in 2009. Fleet of 50 cycles for hire, plus repair facilities and bike washing facilities. We also run cycle breaks and guided tours.  Tel: 01457 854 672 / 07973 376124.

Peak District

The Old House, Torside - A comfortable Gueshouse situated in the Longdendale Valley approximatley 600 metres from the TPT.  Ideal accommodation for cyclists and walkers with drying facilities, packed lunch service and storage for cycles.  Please visit our website for further details. www.oldhouse.torside.co.uk 

Stanhope Arms is now closed 2009.

Barnsley

Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JU.  Historic visitor attraction located just below the church in Silkstone village. There are many amenities, including a picnic site along side Silkstone beck, a National ancient monument, The Potting shed café, Tom Horsfield plant nursery, Pookie Womenswear and much more. Open 7 days a week. www.pothousehamlet.co.uk

The Little Blue Stove, Knabs Hall Farm, Silkstone Common, Nr Barnsley, S75 4RD.  Tel: 07986 703849.  All kinds of cakes and buns made to order and cooked in a traditional Aga.  Situated on the TPT (Silkstone Common).  Open weekends and holidays for light refreshments and take home produce.

Woodside Camping and Caravanning Site, Ranah Stones Farm, Hazlehead, Sheffield. S36 4HJ. Located less than 3/4km from the T.P.T. along the A616. This 5 Van Site has basic facilities only, no hook up or toilet/showers.  A Park and Ride for horses and horse boxes is also available with the possibility of overnight corralling.  Well behaved dogs welcome, but must be kept on a leash - Snacking on sheep strictly forbidden!  For prices and availability phone Edward or Susan on 01226 370345 or 07887 794974. Please leave a message if we are unable to take your call and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Keel Inn, Canal Street, Barnsley 01226 284 512- Located 2 minutes outside Barnsley Town Centre and links to TPT.  Comfortable rooms with breakfast available.

Old Cali B&B, 358 New Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6GP, 01226 387 979 - Packed lunches and flask/bottle filling - additional charge, drying facilities - additional charge, laundry / clothes washing facilities - additional charge, secure storage for bikes - garage, Indoor heated fresh water pool.

Wortley Cottage Gues House, Park Avenue, Wortley Village, S35 7DB (0114 288 1864).  Bed & Breakfast from £32.50 per person, comfortable and welcoming, 3 rooms available (en-suite), non-smoking, 1/2 mile from route, open all year.  Pub serving evening meals 50 yards.  Cyclists and walkers welcome, drying facilities, secure cycle storage, cycle repair.

Wortley Hall, Situated between Barnsley and Sheffield in the beautiful South Yorkshire Countryside, Wortley hall is offering bed and breakfast accommodation for all cyclists and walkers  Contact Wortley Hall Reception on 01142882100 or visit the website -www.wortleyhall.org.uk

Old Bank House, 85 Fitzwilliam Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EZ -  Comfortable , friendly bed and breakfast in the heritage village of Elsecar. Location:-  just 1 minute from the TPT near the Elsecar Greenway. Accomodation:- 1 double, 1 twin. Facilties:- Lockup bike storage. TV/DVD, Tea/coffee facilities, WiFi access, Local pubs with good beer and food. Full details at http://www.webcare.co.uk/obh Email obh@webcare.co.uk Contact Ron Foster - Tel 01226 747960

Derbyshire / Chesterfield

The Sitwell Arms, 39 Station Road, Renishaw, S21 3WF, Tel 01246 435226, www.sitwellarms.com - Privately owned hotel offering accomodation, A la cart restaurant and public bar serving bar meals, hair and beauty salon, gymnasium plus two function rooms.  3 Star.  Open all year round.  Can provide packed lunches at extra cost - notice required. B&B prices; single £39.50, twin £67.50, double £77.50.

Doncaster

Threeways Cafe - Willowbridge Lane, Braithwaite, Doncaster, DN7 5SS.  Situated on the Trail. A delightful surrounding to enjoy a hot/cold snack. Camping available with secure cycle store. Located directly next to a TPT Stamping Station too!  Very affordable food and all Trail users welcome.  Tel. Nigel Roberts 01302 846800.  email. stephandnige@hotmail.com    Camping by appointment

Garden Blooms Nursery - Close to the trail on Mill Field Road, Fishlake.   Tea Room serving home made cakes, sandwiches, salads and soup served at weekends and Bank Holidays 11am to 4.30pm between April and mid September.  Camping and Caravanning Club certified site. Plants for sale and farm shop selling local and regional produce. See website www.gardenblooms.co.uk for further details. All trail users welcome. Tel: 0845 5443964

Rock Farm, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster DN5 7BT - Farmhouse B&B in picturesque village of Hooton Pagnell approx 4 miles from TPT.  A hearty breakfast and warm welcome waits, with secure bike storage and drying facilities.  Tel 01977 642200 e-mail info@rockfarm.info or visit our web site www.rockfarm.info

North Yorkshire

Royal Oak Inn at Hirst Courtney - Completely refurbished July 2009 with new management.  Offering refreshments and food for Trail users.  Also camping field available with limited shower facilities, plus 11 ensuite bedrooms all at reasonable rates.  Tel 01757 270633

East Riding of Yorkshire (Barmby on the Marsh to Hessle)

Mr V Chester, 5 Chapel Lane, Sykehouse, Goole CN14 9BN. Tel 01405 785356. One bedroom lodge, sleeps 2, wet room, lounge, kitchen, gas central heating, wood burning stove, gas hob, electric oven. No children but pet Dogs OK, no smoking. Ideally situated in 1/4 acre land.

B&B @ 103, North Ferriby (page 102 of the 3rd Edition of the Guide). Please note that this establishment has now ceased trading.

St Lawrence House B & B, 31 Market Place, Snaith, East Yorkshire, DN14 9HE.  Tel: 01405 869629 or 07854 007452 Email: enquiries@stlawrencehouse.com  Web: www.stlawrencehouse.com  Located just off the Trail in the centre of Snaith, breakfast is made using fresh organic/local top quality ingredients where possible. Also now open, Love Food a shop full of food and drink that is really excellent quality and irresistible.  Welcomes TPT users for a breakfast bagel, spot of lunch or afternoon tea and cake. We supply genuinely free-range eggs to home-made coleslaw, organic fruit and vegetables to bread - all supporting our local businesses.

Trident UK, Unit 4, Connaught Road, Kingswood, East Yorkshire, HU7 3AP.  Tel: 01482 376127, Mobile 0791 3819126.  Minibus service for hire.

Laxton Village Store - Please note that this establishment has now ceased trading and is no longer a Village Store or Stamping Station.

Reedness Hall Cottage, Reedness Hall, Reedness, Goole - Converted in 2006 to a very high standard. Private flagged patio area outside, lounge, fully fitted kitchen diner and washing machine.  Large bedroom with cotton bed linen and duvets provided and en suite bathroom with towels provided. Parking is on site close to the cottage. Pets are not allowed although there is stabling for those who might wish to either bring a horse or arrive on horse back. The owners are close at hand for any assistance that may be required. Extra accommodation maybe available in the owner's house on request.  Tel 01405 704555 website www.reednesshall.co.uk or email enquires@reednesshall.co.uk

The Kings Head, Barmby on the Marsh, Howden - Family run traditonal village pub situated actually on the TPT, serving real ales.  We serve all homemade food, takeaway Fish and Chips, Takeaway homemade Ice Cream and Deli.  Food served Monday 5pm - 8.30pm, Wednesday/Thursday 12pm - 2pm and 5pm - 8.30pm, Friday 12pm - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm, Saturday 12pm - 9pm and Sunday 12pm - 8pm ( including Carvery 12pm - 3pm ).  Families welcome. Patio area with outside tap and dog bowl.  Tel -  01757 630705 or Email rainderpubcoltd@tiscali.co.uk.  or www.thekingsheadbarmby.co.uk

Wellington Hotel, Bridgegate, Howden Town Centre - 18th Century brewery owned coaching inn with 9 comfortable letting rooms all ensuite or private bathroom. Extensive menu served Mon - Sat 12-3 / 6 - 9pm & Sun 12 - 4pm, real ales, children catered for, dogs welcome, secure lock up for bicycles, outside seating area & LArge car park. Tel: 01430 430258

The Hornbeams B&B is rated five star situated in the village of Sutton, on the outskirts of the City of Hull - adjacent to the Trail.  All breakfasts include fair trade muesli, fruit juice, sugar and preserves as well as tea and coffee. Some of the preserves are made with soft fruit from our own organic garden.  TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities are included in all rooms, and there is free wireless internet access. Rooms are ensuite or have private bath or shower room. There is ample parking on the private drive.  Visit the website at www.the-hornbeams.co.uk for further information, map link and photographs or telephone 01482 718630. Prices from £30 single and £60 double.

East Riding (Holderness Drain to Hornsea)

Hornsea Mere Cafe - open Daily from Easter to October. This establishment has been popular with and welcoming to cyclists for many years.

Albion House, 18 Westgate, North Cave, HU15 2NJ, Tel 01430 422 958 / 07980 624 583 - a wonderful Georgian property once a former Coaching Inn in the centre of a charming East Riding village.  The welcome is friendly and informal - off street parking is available.  £25 per person / per night including full English breakfast.  Willing to collect Trail users from a reasonable distance.

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