Saturday 9th November 2024 10:00am

Starting from - Far left corner of Robin Park Arena Car Park. Car Park is pay and display but I should have free passes available on the day.

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This Be Well Wigan ride is open for anyone to join

  • 14.9 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 2 hr 30 mins
  • Challenging
  • Wigan
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point




Greater Manchester
WN5 0UH

From Robin Park Arena we take the Leeds Liverpool Canal and head east along the towpath. The towpath is now a very good surface for cyclists following the resurfacing works from Scott Lane at Beech Hill to Alder Lane at Parbold. There is a cobbled section at Dean Lock Gathurst which will be a little bumpy for non suspension bikes about 300ft and the last 1000ft to the Cafe at Parbold can be a little wet and muddy as it has not been resurfaced.

After the cafe break at Yours is the Earth we take to the roads for the next 4 miles. Here you will discover why the ride is described as challenging, there are a couple of climbs both about 0.6 miles in length but both very achievable with the correct gear/cadence selection.

We re-join the canal towpath at Appley Bridge and leave it again at Martland Mill to take an alternative route back to the start.

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    Ride Leader
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Mark Holland

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