Friday 3rd June 2022 6:00pm

Starting from - BL17NP
Please arrive 15 minutes early for bike check and ride briefing.
Turn right through the gates at Smithills - off Smithills Dene Rd.
Smithills Hall car park lies 100yds in - just beyond the entrance to The Hall - on the left. There are no toilet facilities at this venue.
Please ensure you have spare inner tubes, tyre levers and a pump in case of punctures. Helmets must be worn on this ride. Please add lights if you have them. First aid consumables will be carried by the leader but will have to be administered yourself. BL1 7NP

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

  • 13 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres)
  • 2 hr 15 mins
  • Steady
  • Bolton
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

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.

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BL1 7NP

12.95 miles
elevation :1100 ft
This is a lovely evening scenic meander - Up and over from Smithills meadows and onto Belmont. We then travel through to Egerton and Bromley Cross where have a short break/coffee stop at the Retreat.
There are some short lived hills and a some steep descents - please be sure to check your brakes the night before! The terrain is varied; some country tracks, some busier roads up to Belmont and some quieter roads. There is a steep descent through a dell which can be walked if you prefer. After passing through the dell we make our way back to Smithills via some back lanes.

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Celia Rishton

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