Ride to Billinge Beacon

The ride will leave Robin Park and follow the River Douglas, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Leigh Branch and the Westwood Way A49 bypass to Goose Green roundabout, Little Lane and Tunstall Lane to Highfield Gardens park. We continue to Orrell Water Park and then begin the climb up to the Beacon. After a short rest we will descend for refreshments.

The return route will be down the side of St Peter's High School then back to Robin Park.

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

A ride to the highest point in Merseyside at 587 feet above sea level where on a clear day you can see for miles in every direction.

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.