Chorley to Freshfield Circular

Leaving from Astley Park gates, Chorley PR7 1JU.
The route passes through Charnock Richard, Wrightington, Parbold, Newburgh, Westhead, Scarth Hill, Town Green, Aughton and Downholland Cross arriving in Freshfield for lunch.
Return is a more northerly route via Burscough Bridge, Bispham Green, Eccelston, Euxton returning to Astley Park.

This route contains a short section of unmade and tarmac lengths of the Trans-Pennine Trail and a section of canal towpath, but is still suitable for standard road bikes.

Total distance is 54 miles.

A quiet scenic route to Freshfield, site of a nature reserve and home to Red Squirrels

Quiet roads, cycleway and trails with a short section of canal towpath, see route details.

Lunch stop at Kitty's Tea Rooms in Freshfield. Kitty's may not open if the weather is very bad, which is not predicted. The excellent fish and chip shop is opposite and will be open as an alternative.

Helmets are always a good idea but not compulsory. Money required for lunch. Lights unlikely to be legally required but daytime lights can be reassuring. Running repair kit and puncture repair equipment also necessary. A mask may be required at the lunch stop. Participants are responsible for social distancing on the ride and hand sanitisation if appropriate.

We never leave anyone behind