Ride to Astley Park, Chorley

This ride will leave Robin Park and follow the River Douglas to the Leeds and Liverpool canal and climb up some of the locks of the Wigan Flight to Whelley Loop Line which takes us to Hall Lane. From Hall Lane we cycle to Haigh canal bridge the the route will follow the towpath and also canalside tracks and trails. After passing through Haigh, Red Rock and Adlington we leave the canal and follow cycle route 55 to Astley Park for our refreshment stop at the Cafe Ambio.

The return journey will be via the River Douglas Ford and back to Haigh, Whelley Loop Line and back down the Wigan Flight to Robin Park.

As usual photos will be taken on the ride and will be put on the Wigan and Leigh Cycling Group Facebook page - please notify the ride leaders if you do not want your photo taken.

The ride is a mixture of canal towpath, quiet roads, short stretches of busy roads and tracks and trails. There will be short stops en route and a longer stop for refreshments so please bring drinks and snacks or money to buy them. New riders are more than welcome on our rides and we never leave anyone behind. Helmets must be worn on this ride.