"We keep being asked to move to Lough-borough, and we just say, 'Why do we want to move away from Wigan?' There's lots of fantastic trails to run around.
And its food, along with its stunning beaches and fantastic hiking trails, tends to be under-rated.
If you really want to go budget, however, and your legs haven't yet been worn to shreds by the steps that substitute for streets round here, there are fantastic walking trails between all the towns.
Bristol, Cardiff and the Southwest have Blandford Freeride Park in Dorset (07881 571 069; ukbikepark.com), which is home to some fantastic downhill trails as well as an army-style truck and bike rack trailer to service them.
The park has several fantastic mountain lake trails that are easily accessible from parking lots.
Parts of the trail have fantastic views of Mount Washington.
Guides take groups of different abilities along the beautiful trails; more daring groups are promised some thrilling trails and fantastic descents while slower groups will take on gentle forest tracks and have at least one pub/cafe stop per day.
Verdict Fantastic bike for muddy trails, muddy paths… basically anything involving mud.
Cannock has a fantastic network of bike trails, to suit everyone from the technical cross-country rider to those who just fancy a relaxed pedal in dappled shade (07951 135506, chasetrails.co.uk; mountain bike hire from £20 for three hours, bikechase.co.uk).co.uk
