Roby Mill Up and Down

Leaving Ecccleston, near Chorley we will head out to Wrightington and Shevington working our way over to Roby Mill and the very challenging climb up Bank Brow,
The route then winds along lanes to Rainford and back through the outskirts of Skelmersdale and up Ashurst Beacon back down Bank Brow to Roby Mill and Shevington.

This is a road ride, best suited to road bikes from Eccleston, to Roby Mill and Rainford. Ride Leaders : Kath Mullaney/ Sharon Morgan 33 miles Overall elevation 2185ft Gradient 8% to 19%

The majority is through lanes and B roads, there are some short stretches on busy A roads. A challenging hilly route taking in a steep climb up Bank Brow in Roby Mill and then up some shorter climbs up Alma Hill and Ashurst Beacon. The second part of the ride has some fast steep descents as a reward for all the hard work uphill.

We will take a refreshment break at Bridge Farm near Rainford.

Although helmets are not required by law, it is a a requirement of HRS rides to wear one, particularly on road rides.

First-timers welcome!