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Trough of Bowland and Jubilee Tower

Sunday 5th June 2022 9:30am

Starting from - Starting from Billington War Memorial, Billington, Whalley BB7 9JA at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 5th June. Adjacent parking is available outside St.Augustines High School, Elker Lane, BB7 9JA at Weekends and during School Holidays.
Places on this ride are also available on the Bus Stop Bikers Website: https://busstopbikers.co.uk/event/trough-of-bowland-and-jubilee-tower/

, BB7 9JA

This The Bus Stop Bikers Cycling Group ride is open for anyone to join

  • 56.3 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 6 hr 30 mins
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About the route

Starting point




Lancashire
BB7 9JA

A Route through the Trough of Bowland also taking in the climb up to Jubilee Tower.
Route is via Ribchester, Longridge and Inglewhite with an early food stop in Scorton.
From here we continue to Bay Horse then turn right up Whams lane toward Quernmore and following this past the Jubilee Tower up the stiff climb of Bay Horse Road. There is than a descent to Marshaw then through the Trough to Dunsop Bridge for a cake stop before returning via Whitewell, Cowark, Great Mitton and Whalley.

Total distance is 56 miles.

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A Scenic, though hilly ride, through some of the best parts of the Forest of Bowland, including the scenic Trough and with spectacular views from the Jubilee Tower.

Mostly on quiet roads

An early food stop at Scorton Barn at 22 miles and a second opportunity for a cake stop in Dunsop Bridge at 42 miles. Other stops as required.

Helmets are always advisable, though NOT compulsory. Please bring the usual emergency tools and puncture repair equipment. * We recommend all participants carry emergency contact details about their person*. An emergency lock for cafe stops is advisable. Card/cash for the food stops, cash only at the cake stop.

We never leave anyone behind

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