Forthcoming Events of the Lancashire Group
Our rides are open to cyclists of all abilities, all ages and on all types of cycle
(perhaps with the exception of lightweight racers, we do go off road). They are easy
paced, non-competitive social rides usually calling at a cafe or two, but some participants
bring a packed lunch. If you are a non-member you are welcome to join us for two
or three rides, check us out, and then hopefully become a member (It is only £12.00
per year!). Just turn up on the day or for further information ring Brian on 01254-772983
The following members are designated leader for the Lancashire Group and authorised
by the National Committee: Brian Parkinson, Brian Marsh, Charles (Charlie) Hall,
Peter Gawthorne, Don Dalton, Nick Lay, Peter Kenner, Rob Burrow, Ken Glaze, Anne
Thompson, Dougie Heaven. For full list of members who are authorised to lead rides
click here.
2008
July
Sunday 27th: Meet at 10-00am on the British Waterways car park, Glasson Dock, SD446561.
Riding the coastal path to Heysham for lunch via Sunderland Point (tide permitting).
Returning along the promenade to Morecambe, then down the cycleway to Lancaster's
Millennium Bridge and the coastal path to Glasson. An easy ride of 25 miles.
August
Thursday 14th: Meet on the Holcombe Moor car park just off the B6214, between Holcombe
and Holcombe Brook, SD781163. Lunch at Ramsbottom via Holcombe Moor, Helmshore and
Sustrans National Cycle Route 6. Returning through Cheesden and Ramsbottom to visit
the Peel Monument, before dropping back down to the car park. A moderate ride of
24 miles.
Sunday 31st: Meet at 10-00am on the Spring Wood car park, Whalley, SD741361. Going
out over Wisewell Moor and Ratten Clough to Clarion House, Roughlee. Bring a packed
lunch, tea and coffee are available on the premises. Returning via Barley, Downham
and Pendleton. A moderate ride of 25 miles.
September
Thursday 11th: Meet at 10-00am on the car park at Bolton-by-Bowland, SD784493. This
ride is to Settle for lunch, via Long Preston (for elevenses) and Hunter Bark. Returning
by way of Rathmell, Wigglesworth and Forest Becks. It is a moderate ride of about
26 miles.
Wednesday 24th: Meet at Rivington Hall Barn (the top one), at 10-00am. This is an
extra ride put on by the Fellowship in support of the South Pennine Walking and Cycling
Festival. Visiting both Darwen Tower and Rivington Pike, with the lunch stop at Tockholes,
a moderate ride of about 25 miles.
Sunday 28th: Meet at 10-00am on the car park at the Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre,
SD940153. This ride takes us to Hebden Bridge for lunch, via Clegg Moor, Blackstone
Edge and Cragg Vale. Returning by way of the Rochdale Canal towpath. A moderate ride
of about 28 miles. This ride is now open to members of the public as part of the
South Pennine Walking and Cycling Festival.
October
Saturday 4th: Meet at 10-00am on the public car park at the golf club, Ashurst Beacon
Country Park (Elmers Green Lane, near Skelmersdale), SD506066. This is a joint ride
with the West Lancashire Cyclist Action Group, and is also on the Lancashire County
Council Guided Rides Programme. It is a mystery tour of South West Lancashire using
a combination of lanes, cyclepaths and tracks, with a cafe stop or two. A moderate
ride of about 35 miles.
Thursday 9th: Meet at 10-00am on the car park at the Community Centre, Garstang,
SD494455. This ride takes us to Glasson Dock for lunch, via Cockerham Moss and Chapel
Hill. Returning by way of the Lune Coastal path, Galgate and Grizedale, perhaps with
a stop for afternoon refreshment at the Priory, Scorton. A moderate ride of about
30 miles.
Sunday 26th: Meet at 10-00am on the car park at Spring Wood, Whalley, SD741361. This
ride takes us to Ribchester for lunch, via Whalley Nab, Ramsgreave and Clayton-le-Dale.
Returning by way of Dinckley and Old Langho, or the Ribble Way and Hurst Green, (weather
and time dependant). A moderate ride of about 28/34 miles.
November
Thursday 13th: Meet at the cafe in Southport Botanical Gardens at 10-00am, SD 366186.
If arriving by car use the car park on Verulam Road. This ride takes us through Hesketh
Bank and Tarleton to Rufford for lunch. Returning to Southport via Tarlsclough. An
easy ride of about 27 miles.
Sunday 30th: Meet on the car park at Chipping at 10-00am, SD622433. Riding via Longridge
and Hothersall for lunch at the Carmen Rose Tea Room in Ribchester. Returning via
Hurst Green and Longridge Fell. A moderate ride of approx. 22 miles.
December
Thursday 11th: Meet on the car park at Witton Park, Blackburn, at 10-00am, SD662271.
Riding along Sustrans National Cycle Route 6, virtually all off road to our lunch
stop at Rising Bridge. The return route will be decided on the day. An easy ride
of about 25 miles.
Sunday 21st: Meet at Rivington Hall Barn (the upper one) at 11-00am, SD633144. The
traditional Christmas walk, or a short cycle ride for those who prefer it. Refreshments
are available in the Barn.
2009
January
Thursday 8th: Meet at 10-00AM. Meet at Ken Glaze's house, 8 Springmount Drive, Hilldale,
near Parbold,WN8 7AP, SD493123. This will be an easy ride of about twenty miles using
the quiet lanes of South West Lancashire, calling at Mawdesley Church School Hall
for lunch. There will be a choice of three soups (with bread) and three sweets, plus
tea or coffee for the princely sum of £3-50.
Sunday 25th: Meet at 10-00AM. Meet at the Sands Lake car park opposite Pontin's (Southport)
SD301128. This is again an easy ride of about twenty eight miles, using the Trans
Pennine Trail to Woodvale and the lanes to Sefton Meadows Garden Centre for lunch.
Returning via Hightown, Formby and the Freshfield Pine Woods to Ainsdale.
February
Thursday 12th: Meet at 10-00AM. Meet at the Pendle Heritage Centre (Barrowford) car
park, SD863399. Riding to Gargrave for lunch by way of the Leeds and Liverpool canal
towpath and the Lancashire Cycleway, returning via East Marton and the canal. A moderate
ride of about twenty seven miles.
Sunday 22nd: Meet at 10-00AM. Meet on the main car park at Worden Park, Leyland,
SD542211. Going to the Dolphin Pub for lunch by way of Midge Hall, the Brickcroft
Nature Reserve and Longton Marshes. Returning via the Ribble Way to South Preston,
Nutters Platt, White Stake and Farrington Moss. An easy ride of about twenty seven
miles.
