The road
It sweeps round the head of the valley in a horseshoe, with long bends and a busy café car park at the summit, full of bikes on a sunny weekend.
What usually goes wrong here
Bikes that won’t restart after the café stop, drops in the busy car park, and punctures on the descent.
If you’re stuck right now
The summit car park is the place to wait. We’ll come out from Chester or the Wirral and take you home.
- Get off the road, and get the bike off it too if you can.
- Send your location: a WhatsApp live pin, what3words, or the last landmark you passed.
- Call 020 8058 0013, hear the price, and we’ll send a bike-ready truck.
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FAQ
Rider questions
How long does it take to get a recovery truck to the Horseshoe Pass (A542)?
It depends on where the nearest available truck is and the traffic. Remote roads take longer than towns. We give you an honest estimate on the call.
What if I have no phone signal?
Walk to higher ground or the nearest village. A single bar is enough for a text or WhatsApp pin. Note the last landmark you passed.