Sunday 10th July 2022 9:30am

Starting from - Starting point is Walker Fold Woodland Trust Carpark.
Nearest postcode is BL1 7PT.
Google Plus Code is JG45+4M Bolton (type directly into Google Maps)
, BL1 7PT

This Horwich Ride Social Mixed ride is open for anyone to join

  • 16 miles
  • Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr
  • Steady
  • Bolton
  • 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




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BL1 7PT


The ride will be led by Martin Doxsey. We meet at Walker Fold Woodland Trust Carpark from where we head along Walker Fold onto Colliers Row and along Scout Road in the direction of Belmont. After a climb through Belmont we turn along the dam at the head of the reservoir taking Longworth Road down to Egerton. We then tackle a gradual climb up Blackburn Road before heading back along lanes with a couple of steep descents back to Belmont. From Belmont we complete another couple of miles before stopping for refreshments. The good news is that after refreshments there are only a few miles retracing our steps back to Walker Fold Car Park.

The roads are a mixture of main roads and country lanes ideally suited to road bikes and hybrids.

We'll naturally stop at the top of most significant climbs to allow hearts, legs and lungs to recover. Our main stop will be at the HRS popup café which is raising funds for Horwich Ride Social. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and scrummy cakes will be available for a donation to HRS.

Although helmets are only recommended by law and not deemed to be essential, anyone not wearing a helmet will not be able to join the ride. Please be self-sufficient and arm yourself with spare inner tubes, bike levers and pump. Don’t forget your pennies/pounds for the café stop. Please ensure you bring along a drink for the ride. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the starting time for a quick bike check and ride briefing. If you have not completed a ride participant form previously for one of the HRS rides, please request one via email [email protected], Facebook messenger, or through Letsride.co.uk

We never leave anyone behind

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