Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly

We start this ride from the car park of Dobbies, Benthams Way, Southport, PR8 4HX. We will exit onto Benthams Way and head west towards Ainsdale before turning off and using the back lanes through Halsall, Aughton and onwards to Rainford, where we will take refreshments at the Inglenook Lavender Farm. There may even be time to visit the Bike Barn (bike restoration). We will return via Bickerstaff, Town Green, Halsall and Shirdley Hill and finally Benthams Way and 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 & ready. 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 arrive at least 15 mins before the ride start time, So that we are able to get away at the stated start time