The Dream, Maypole & The Griffin

Mostly traffic free route, starting off at the historic Manor Farm Pub in Rainhill we will head to the former Sutton Manor Colliery and home to the 20 meter high 'Dream' sculpture. We will then go through Clock Face Country Park and onto Maypole Wood, before heading to Griffin Wood and looping back again - a lot of this route is part of the Mersey Forest. It's a lovely ride through green fields and the re-landscaped colliery which has been planted with woodlands and wildflowers covering 230 acres and is now home to a diverse range of wildlife. The route has some small hill climbs, please note there is a steep hill to get to the Dream sculpture and a down hill too - don’t let that put you off though, if it's too steep we can get off and walk and then have a well-earned rest at the top! This ride is not really suitable for beginners. Some of the route is on gravel paths, narrow woodland tracks and tarmac paths - so not suitable for road bikes. Please bring along a puncture repair kit/spare inner tube - Breeze ride leaders will try and help you out, but are not responsible for your bike. We really welcome new riders, bring a friend or come on your own. It's a great way to get back on your bike and join like-minded women, get fit and make some new friends along the way; we always ride at the pace of the slowest rider so no one is left behind! Look forward to meeting you.