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Scenic route to Rivington

Wednesday 15th February 2023 10:00am

Starting from - We will meet at Leyland Tesco at the back of the car park, close to "Click & Collect". Please note that the car parking is no longer free and if you intend to use it I would suggest you ore download the "My Parking Space" app as payment for the parking is payable through this. 5 hours of parking is £2.75 and this duration is more than sufficient for the ride. If you don't wish to pay then free parking is available at the rear of the Leisure Centre next door to Tesco.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time for a quick bike check and ride briefing. The ride is open to Horwich Ride Social Mixed Riders and is part of the Winter Miles Summer Smiles Campaign kindly sponsored by Regency Estates. If you wish to take part you must be a member and have completed a ride participant form previously.Forms can be requested via email [email protected], Facebook messenger or through the Lets Ride site.
HRS ride leaders Ian Walkden and Bridget Gray
Average speed 11mph
Total distance 30 miles
Total ascent 1,920 feet, PR25 2FN

This ride is limited to members of Horwich Ride Social Mixed group only

  • 30 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (road tyres)
  • 3 hr 40 mins
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

About the route

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PR25 2FN

The distance to the cafe stop in Rivington is approx 13 miles riding mainly along country lanes with some busier roads thrown in. The majority of the climbing is done in this part of the ride. The route heads initially to Buckshaw and then continues though Whittle Le Woods, Wheelton, Heapey Cowling and onto Rivington. After our stop at the Village Tea Rooms we continue up Sheephouse Lane and cut round to Anglezake, returning back to the start point via Adlington, Coppull, Charnock Richard and Eccleston. The return journey is mainly downhill!
Although helmets are recommended by law, anyone not wearing one will not be able to join the ride.
Please be self sufficient and arm yourself with spare inner tubes, bike levers and pump. Please bring along a drink for the ride and means of payment for the cafe.
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