Thursday 22nd June 2017 10:30am

Starting from - Avenham Pavillion , Avenham park Preston, PR1 8JT

  • 40 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr 45 mins
  • Challenging
  • Preston
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point

PR1 8JT

Avenham Pavillion , Avenham park Preston

Hilly ride over beacon Fell. Great views of the Fylde coast and the Forrest of Bowland. WE follow the guildwheel to miller Green then ride along quiet roads to Broughton. Once across the A6 we turn left onto Langley lane and the climbing begins. On reach Inglewhite road we go right then left and continue upwards until barns lane. Turn left onto this the left onto carwags to continue climbing until we reach the visitor centre. We stop here for a well earned coffee before continuing on the one way system and our climb around the fell. After two short sharp climbs and some great views of parlick we turn left onto Rigg lane and start the descent. Turn right onto birch lane and veer left onto Loudbridge lane. Turn right then left to go onto Horns lane and continue downwards until the junction with whittingham lane. Go right here and enjoy along flat run back to Broughton . here we retrace our steps back to the pavilion.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Alison Torrance

Assistants

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