Breeze to Roots (long route)

This ride takes you clockwise round the guild wheel to Cottam. We then head out west on quiet country roads towards Kirkham passing some windmills on the way. WE take a left onto spen lane for a short sharp climb and emerge at Treales and again head west . At the sharp bend in the road turn right onto Moorside to head to Roots for coffee. leave roots turning left onto roots lane and head along the I narrow country lane crossing the canal and passing St Roberts church . At the t junction head right to recross the canal and pass Bartle hall. Shortly go left along Bartle lane and the right onto sandy lane to arrive at Miller Green. rejoin the guild wheel and head back to Avenham park. Nice quiet gently undulating roads with good views of the Forest of Bowland. This rides is aimed at women who are confident on a bike and want to extend the length of their rides. We will aim for an average speed of 10-11 miles an hour.   Please bring some water and be prepared for cold/wet weather conditions. Riders are advised to wear a helmet and it is compulsory for those under 18 to wear a helmet. Please carry a spare inner tube and tools necessary to carry out a puncture repair.