Breeze into Christmas

From the front wheel car park of Burrs Country Park we will head towards Bury where we will pick up the main Bolton Road leading into Bury and Bolton Road heading towards Bolton. We will turn off at The Toby Carvery onto Starling Road and climb Lowercroft Road and follow the road onto Bradshaw Road on its gradual then steep incline to Watling Street in Affetside where we will pause to admire the Christmas tree. We will also pause there for a drink and mince pie (latter provided by main leader) before we begin our descent via Watling Street turning right into Ramsbottom Road into Hawkshaw turning right into Longsight Road and eventually returning to Burrs Country Park, where we will decide whether a cafe stop is feasible.

A pre Christmas ride which gives you the opportunity to wear a Christmas jumper and decorate yourself and your bike with extra lights if you wish.

Some traffic free designated cycle areas at the beginning and end of the ride and some main roads with quieter roads and steep inclines to visit the Christmas tree at Affetside.

No planned cafe stop during the ride but we will stop at the Christmas tree at Affetside mid ride to enjoy a mince pie on route provided by the main leader. We may be able to enjoy a hot drink at the end of the ride depending on the weather and how pre Christmas crowds are looking in a cafe local to Burrs Country Park.

Helmets are compulsory. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather at this time of year and have some cash or a bank card in case we decide to visit the cafe after the ride. Please bring an inner tube appropriate for your bike and a pump and ensure your bike is in good working order before the ride and ensure you have a drink and snack if you need it.

We never leave anyone behind