Monday 17th November 2025 10:05am

Starting from - The car park, Dobbies Garden Centre, Benthams Way, Southport, PR8 4HX.

Enter the car park and bear to the right, we meet by the trolley bay near to the entrance to the country park. PR8 4HX

This The FC's West Lancs Weekday Riders ride is open for anyone to join

  • 32.4 miles
  • All bike types
  • 4 hr 20 mins
  • Challenging
  • Sefton
  • Adults 16+ only
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

Starting point




Merseyside
PR8 4HX

West Lancs Wanderer
This is one of the earliest rides created for the FC's West Lancs Weekday Riders and features some scenic lanes around West Lancashire.
We start from the car park at Dobbies garden centre and then head out towards Scarisbrick and Bescar we touch the edge of Burscough before having a bit of a leg stretch and arriving at Rufford. We will then head up into Mawdesley and Bispham Green then down to the Wharf at Burscough, where we will take a break.
From the Wharfe we head out to Westhead, swinging around Ormskirk to Aughton followed by a quick trip over Clieve's Hill and then across the Moss back to the start point at Dobbies Car Park.
We'll ride at an average pace of around 10 mph on this ride and we'll keep our pace at a level so that we can all stay together. Remember, this is not a race, but a leisurely ride at a pace to suit the slowest in the group! (which will probably be me)
Please check your bike over the night before the ride, tyres inflated, all bolts tight, lubricated. Clothing, helmet & lights checked and ready.
Please ensure you have a pump and a couple of spare tubes in case of punctures and a good secure lock.
It would be great to have some new & some familiar faces on this ride, you're all welcome & I look forward to riding with you.
Please be at the start point at least 15 mins before the ride start time, ready to ride, so that we are able to get away at the stated start time

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