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Chorley to Rainford (including Rainford Linear Park)

Sunday 19th December 2021 10:00am

Starting from - Meet at Astley Park Gates, Chorley PR7 1JU at 10 a.m. on Sunday 19th December.
Car Parking is conveniently located on Queens Road car park, PR7 1JU. This is next to the park gates. Turn right immediately after the park gates when entering Chorley from the Preston direction or M61 junction 8. Parking should be free after 5 p.m. and all day Sunday. An alternative free car park is the main Astley Hall car park on Hallgate, which is on the other side of the park, PR7 1NP. You can ride through the park to the start of the ride. There are toilets at Astley Hall.
The ride is also available to book on the Bus Stop Bikers website: https://busstopbikers.co.uk/event/chorley-to-rainford-including-rainford-linear-park/

, PR7 1JU

This The Bus Stop Bikers Cycling Group ride is open for anyone to join

  • 37.1 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr 30 mins
  • Challenging
  • Chorley
  • Adults 16+ only

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About the route

Starting point




Lancashire
PR7 1EA

The route passes through Chorley to Birkacre then Coppull. From Coppull it goes to Shevington, Gathurst and Orrell Post, then up the Crank Road climb to Crank. It then joins the Rainford Linear Park, a two mile shared path along a disused railway line to Rainford Junction Station and the Bridge Farm Cafe.
The return route is via Crawford, Upholland and over Ashurst Beacon via the gentler side into Newburgh. Thence to Grimshaw, Eccleston and via Back Lane to Euxton to return to the park gates through the park.

Total Distance is 37 miles

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A ride out from Chorley to the village of Rainford, passing along the Rainford Linear Park.

A mixture of quieter roads, cycle routes and cycle tracks.

Lunch stop available at the excellent Bridge House Farm Cafe in Rainford.

Helmets are always a good idea, but NOT compulsory. Please bring the usual emergency tools and puncture repair equipment. Emergency lights or daytime running lights are recommended. Cash or card for the cafe stop.

We never leave anyone behind

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