Liverpool's Parks, The Pier Head & Ryde

The Ride will take us from our starting point at Court Hey Park to Greenbank Park, a look at Penny Lane then onto Sefton Park, a ride through Lark Lane, The Palm House, Princes Park and The Golden Gates. We ride then to take a look at both of Liverpool's cathedrals and from there head towards, and through, Liverpool's Chinatown, and then along The Strand to the Pier Head and Cruise Terminal. The route back then takes us from the Pier Head with its beautiful 'Three Graces' buildings, standing guard and overlooking the Beatles Statue, and we also take a look at The Royal Albert Dock before heading off to the Baltic Quarter where we will take a refreshment break at the new Ryde Bike Cafe. The return will be along Otterspool Promenade to 'The Red Bull' at Grassendale from where we will head to Calderstones Park, Woolton Village and then to Halewood where we will visit 'The War Horse Memorial' on Baileys Lane before heading back to the Liverpool Loop Line which will lead us back to our starting point at Court Hey Park. Time permitting we will take a look at some of the Beatles tourist spots en-route.

A tour of some of Liverpool's finest parks, along Lark Lane, a look at it's two magnificent Cathedrals, a ride through China Town then on to the Pier Head's iconic waterfront, passed the Royal Albert Dock and along the River Mersey promenade. The refreshment stop will be at the new Ryde Cycle Cafe .

Mostly hard surfaced roads, park and cycle paths which are suitable for most bike types. The ride will involve cycling along city centre roads which can be busy at times and where we will ask all participants to be extra vigilant and to take extra care.

We will take our main refreshment break at the new Ryde Cycle Cafe in the busy Baltic Quarter. If further refreshment is needed (or ice cream or comfort break) we can also stop at the cafe/ice cream parlour at Calderstones Park and if needed the cafe at Halewood Triangle.

All riders will be required to wear a helmet and carry spare inner tubes and the means to be able to repair a puncture (assistance will be provided if required). Don't forget some money for the cafe stops and ice cream! Please ensure you carry sun block cream and plenty of fluids.

This is a route that offers something for everyone and there will be plenty of photo opportunity stops along the way. (It wouldn't be a CYCLE:St Helens ride without plenty of photos!) We want everyone to enjoy this very friendly group ride so it will be at a pace to suit all riders in the group and to take account of the weather conditions (usually between 9-11 mph). We will never leave anyone behind!