The Lancashire Group
Your local group of the RSF the off-
For cyclists who love off road leisure cycling in Northern England
Thursday 10th April: A ride to Barley.
The group ready for the start, in front of the Spring Wood Visitor Centre.
The first stop for refreshments at the shop in Sabden
Heading up the valley towards Dean Farm.
Crossing the bridge to begin the climb to Padiham Heights.
Charlie leading the group up the steep track to Padiham Heights.
Keith reaches the summit, with Jim and Reid close behind.
Steve crossing the ford on the approach to Barley.
Lunch in the Barley Visitor Centre, corned beef hash by the looks of it!
Preparing for the afternoon session outside of the Barley Visitor Centre.
Leaving Barley behind, using the track beside Black Moss Reservoir.
Pendle Hill in the background as the group passes Higher Black Moss Reservoir.
A convenient stop in Downham, Anni visits the pig sty.
The view of Pendle Hill from the porch of Downham Church.
Steve tells me that this view was Queen Victoria's favourite view of England.
Brian and Charlie crossing the bridge in the centre of Downham.
Keith doing the same thing!
The group on the track to Little Mearley Hall, as we approach Pendleton almost at the end of the ride.
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