Sunday 14th April 2019 10:00am

Starting from - Sankey Canal Car Park
off Bradlegh Road
Newton-le-Willows
WA12 8QS
(please take care entering the car park as there is height limit of 6ft1)
Additional parking is available on Bradlegh Road. WA12 8QS

  • 18.4 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point




Merseyside
WA12 8QS

This gentle circular route takes in a mix of quiet country lanes, tow path and cycle path. Starting from Newton-le-Willows it heads west to the Sutton Manor and the Dream statue. This offers views over the Lancashire plain east to Manchester and west towards the welsh hills. From here we there is a chance to sample the ice cream (or cake or just a coffee) at the Hayloft. The route back follows the Sankey Canal and the Sankey Valley cycle path back to our starting point.

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A gentle circular route across south Lancashire and northern Cheshire linked up by cycle path.

A mix of quiet country lanes, tow path and cycle paths.

The first stop is at the Dream statue in Sutton Manor. The dream offers views towards Manchester in the east and the welsh hills in the west. The second stop is at the Hayloft and offers a chance for a drink, cake, ice cream and maybe to see some piglets or lambs.

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Neil Tucker

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