Formby and Gormley

FORMBY AND GORMLEY

Sunday 25th February, Mawdesley Village Hall, Hurst Green, Mawdesley. L40 2QT

Ride Distance: 55.00/34.2/30.5 miles (see below)

Ride Pace: 12-14 mph

Estimated Ride Time: 285 minutes

Estimated Moving Time: 285 minutes

Suitable For: Road, Hybrid(road tyres)

GPX: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16796976

This ride takes us from Mawdesley down to Burscough via Bispham Green and Ring O’ Bells. We then pass through Clieves Hills and Altcar, then on through Hightown and down to Crosby. Here we will have a great view of the Gormley Statues on Crosby Beach and then stop for a brief drink/toilet break at Waterloo Place Cafe (25.5 miles).

We then head north up to Formby via Hightown for our lunch stop at Cafe 48. (34.1 miles)

Anybody not wanting to do the full distance will have the option to use Hightown Train Station (30.5 miles) to return to Burscough Bridge via Southport. Service is half-hourly and the journey takes about 45 minutes.

After Lunch there is another option for those riders not wanting to do the full distance. This time it’s Formby Station which is only a couple of minutes from the cafe. This will take you to Burscough Bridge via Southport. Service is half-hourly and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

Our journey back to Mawdesley sees us pass through Halsall, Haskayne and Rufford.

Please ensure that you check that your bike is in a fit condition to complete this ride the night before - tyres, brakes, lights, drive chain etc. and have the basic tools required to sort out a puncture with a couple of spare tubes as well.
Please also make sure you are ready to ride 15 minutes before the published start time.