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South Manchester Parklands
Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens
Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RQ
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One moment you'll be bumping down the cobbled hill from the park's tea shop, the next you'll be cycling alongside Friesian cows grazing on preserved ancient pasturelands...
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... then joining a path along the rugged river bank, you'll pass the local team's rugby pitches before arriving back at the large span of grass and picnic benches which are in the central point of the park...
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... in addition to all this is the beautifully maintained botanical gardens, often a hive of activity with photographers who come from afar...
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... so why not join them, pack your camera in your carrier crate, and use the Japanese pond area as the perfect setting for your bicycle picnic-themed marriage proposal...
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Marie Louise Gardens
Holme Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2UP
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From mature gardens established over 200 years ago which burst into carpets of colour during the height of Summer when the Rhododendrons bloom...
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... to the sprinkling of spring bulbs which emerge through the dropped golden leaves and long shadows of a low winter sun...
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The range of rare trees, perfect for sitting under during lazy days of being lost in a good book, make for bicycle picnic bliss...
Didsbury Park
Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5LS
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Between people practicing on their yoga mats, groups of friends meeting up with their young families and people perched on a park bench during their work breaks, the upbeat busyness of this place makes it feel like its been lifted straight out of London and dropped in the centre of the South Manchester suburbs...
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... so if you're looking for a lively backdrop to your baby shower or birthday gathering, this is a prime location...
Parsonage Gardens
Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RQ
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The breathtaking beauty of this small walled garden is added to by the tranquillity of the place...
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... with the gentle hum of people talking in hushed tones, to the sound of the sing song birds chirping away in the canopies of trees overhead...
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... this place is a must on your Pashley bike hire tour and simply put, is quite literally Heaven on Earth...
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... lined with picnic benches around the perimeter of a Georgian-styled square lawn, this perfect place to sit and contemplate can be swiftly followed up by a few rounds in the cluster of traditional pubs located on the other side of main gate...
Fog Lane Park
Fog Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6SF
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This flat plane of grass neatly outlined by flower boarders, cherry blossom trees and zig-zagging paths is the ideal place to park up your bike, throw down your picnic blanket and listen to the gentle BOCKS! of the tennis ball as it's batted across the court nets...
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... so why not make a pitstop on your bike hire tour, unload the afternoon tea goods from the picnic hamper basket and kick back to enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon during your Pashley adventure...
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Beech Road Park
Beech Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9FL
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Situated right in the hub of South Manchester life, here you're a stones throw away from the rows of quirky independent bars and boutique shops on Beech Road...
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... ran by a group of friendly business owners who personify the welcoming spirit of this Northern city, you'll feel like you're on a holiday you never want to leave...
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... so if you fancy rounding off your bicycle picnic with a browse along the main row, lock up your bicycles on the park railings and take the opportunity to explore these creative havens which each business owner has put their unique individual stamp on...
Ivy Green Park and Woodland Trails
Chorlton, Manchester M21 9FU
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Winding paths through natural woodlands open up into wild grass meadows, nestled in enclaves of ancient trees…
… you’ll feel a world away, but only be minutes away, from the bustling independent shops and bars throughout the Chorlton area…
Chorlton Water Park
Maitland Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7WH
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Running alongside the banks of the river, a large lake and it's 20 foot spouting fountain are the centre point of this park...
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... with plenty of picnic benches and pathways, it is easy to pedal onto the neighbouring Ivy Green and down the river to the parklands of Didsbury in one direction, or the Sale Water Park in the other direction...
Sale Water Park
Rifle Road, Sale, Greater Manchester M33 2LX
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With a large lake taking centre stage, this versatile water park is ideal whether you just want to cycle around the perimeter of the water banks or get completely involved and hire out a boat from the Trafford Water Sports Centre...
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... only a short distance from the Ivy Green and Chorlton Water Park, you can explore between them all as you please...
