Billinge Beacon and Crank Caverns

This is a challenging ride due to the hill climbs and rough terrain in some places. It is not suitable for road bikes. The route may change according to weather conditions.
The ride will leave Robin Park via the canal towpath up to Henhurst Bridge. We'll then join the shared path overlooking Scotman's Flash. We'll then cycle on some local road and track to Orrell Water Park.
Upon leaving the park, our climbing begins up Billinge Beacon. Once at the top, you can see for miles in every direction on a clear day. After a rest and photo opportunity, we'll head towards Crank Caverns. We'll then climb Billinge Hill, Gores Lane, Red Cat Lane and Crank road before a steep descent to Orrell Road. We'll then cycle through the estate to pick up the canal path to take us back to the start.
This is a very hilly ride and challenging in parts, so please only sign up if you're confident you can manage. We will have lots of stops to catch our breath, and nobody gets left behind.

A mixture of road and traffic free trail.

Refreshment stop planned, bring money or snacks.

We never leave anyone behind