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Smithills Hall and Turton Tower History Tour

Sunday 3rd November 2024 10:00am

Starting from - Moss Bank park has free parking but with height restrictions. There are toilets nearby inside the park cafe.

18 miles
!300 ft elevation

Ride leaders: Celia Rishton, Val Bourne and Lesley Doxey.

Please arrive 15 mins before start time to allow for bike check and prompt ride start.
, BL1 6LY

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

  • 18 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), eBike
  • 3 hr 30 mins
  • Steady
  • Bolton
  • Adults 16+ only
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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BL1 6LY

Leaving Moss Bank we head up Smithills Dean to the Hall. From there we will head back up Smithills Dean through Horrocks Wood and onto Belmont road. Passing through Belmont, we will cycle over the dam and over to Egerton. We then head to Turton tower via woodland tracks. After hearing the Hall's history we will have refreshments at the Woodland Cafe - before making the return journey through the Jumbles country park. Some of these trails/tracks are bumpy hence the importance of off road tyres.

A scenic tour taking in the history of both Smithills Hall and Turton Tower via some off road country trails.

This will be a circular route, travelling over mixed terrain, some busy roads, some off road tracks, bumpy trails and some woodland paths. NOT suitable for road bikes.

We will stop at both Smithills and Turton to hear their fascinating histories. On this route we will stop along the way to catch our breath and take in the scenery and to take the odd photo.

Helmets are mandatory as on all HRS rides - no helmet no ride! Also bring along spare inner tubes etc in case of mechanical breakdown. There are refreshments at Turton Tower; drinks and cakes only so you may want to bring along some cash/payment method or your own snack .

We never leave anyone behind

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