Roots via Kirkham

Head out on the guild wheel towards Preston docks. Carry on this route passing UCLAN sports arena. At the first rd after the arena leave the guild wheel and head west towards Lea Endowed Primary school. Turn left here onto Darkinson lane. Follow this crossing the canal and then the railway. At a t junction go right then go left at the next t junction. Go left here and follow this round passing Springfields. At the crossroads go straight on into Church ln, passing the Windmill Tavern on the left. Follow this round passing Dingles farm on your right. As the road bends left go right into vicarage ln. Follow this as it turns left and becomes Moor Hall Ln. At the t junction go right onto New Hey ln. Follow this round passing spen ln on your right. Soon the road bends to the left and goes down hill towards the main rd. At the t junction go right climbing uphill towards Kirkham. Go over the top of the hill (windmill house on right). as you descend you turn right into carr ln (post box). Follow this rd as it first goes down hill then climbs and turns left over a railway bridge. Keep on this rd turning sharp right , now Kirkham rd and then treales rd. Pass the Hand and dagger pub on your left and cross the canal keep on this road until blackleach ln appears on a sharp right bent. Turn left into this ln, follow this round crossing the motorway ,shortly after this roots ln is on the left turn here and the café is on your left. Return: retrace your steps back to where you joined Blackleach ln. At the giveway lines go straight and follow this road round to the junction with rosemary ln. Go right onto lea ln then take first left onto Bartle ln. Follow this to a t junction with Sandy ln turn right into this ln and follow it to t junction with Hoyles ln. Turn right then turn left into the second minor lane (miller ln). Go straight ahead to rejoin the guild wheel. Follow the guild wheel back to the pavillion. This rides is aimed at women who are confident on a bike and want to extend the length of their rides. We will aim for an average speed of 10-11 miles an hour.   Please bring some water and be prepared for cold/wet weather conditions. Riders are advised to wear a helmet and it is compulsory for those under 18 to wear a helmet. Please carry a spare inner tube and tools necessary to carry out a puncture repair.