Tour of the Childe Hale

Travel through quite country lanes to the village of Hale, where you can discover the birthplace of John Middleton known locally as the Childe of Hale. It is said that at 9 feet 3 inches he was so tall that he had to sleep with his feet out of the bedroom windows. After visiting his home we pass the 14th Century church of St. Mary's where he is buried before we arrive at the Lighthouse for a break, after which we travel back to Halewood on quite country lanes. If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.