Monday 18th July 2022 10:05am

Starting from - The car park, Dobbies Garden Centre, Benthams Way, Southport, PR8 4HX

What 3 words: Tune Back Dress, PR8 4HX

This ride is limited to members of The FC's West Lancs Weekday Riders group only

  • 47.6 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 6 hr 50 mins
  • Challenging
  • Sefton
  • Adults 16+ only
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

Starting point




Merseyside
PR8 4HX

This is the route you have all been waiting for, slightly longer than normal and a bit more challenging. We start from Dobbies car park on Benthams way. We will then travel out and take in the views at Clieve's Hill. Then we will ride up to and across the A59 along Long Lane swinging round towards Edge Hill college, then towards Skelmersdale but turning down towards Lathom and Ring o bells Lane, we then turn out towards Newburgh and then Parbold Village. We will then meander around Bispham Green before turning along Barmskin Lane, look out for the highland cattle, and then enjoy the views from Church Lane. We will then head through Heskin and Eccleston before taking a break at Croston and the Twin Lakes.
The return is very flat and scenic through Rufford, Burscough and finally to the finish at Dobbies.
We'll ride at a steady pace of 10 - 12 mph on this ride and we'll keep our pace at a level so that we can all stay together.
Remember, this is not a race, but a leisurely ride at a pace to suit the slowest in the group!
Please check your bike over the night before the ride, tyres inflated, all bolts tight, lubricated. Clothing, helmet & lights checked and ready. Please ensure you have a pump and a couple of spare tubes in case of punctures and a good secure lock.
It would be great to have some new & some familiar faces on this ride, you're all welcome & I look forward to riding with you.
Please be at the start point at least 15 mins before the ride start time,(9.45) ready to ride, so that we are able to get away at the stated start time of 10.05

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