Circumnavigating Winter Hill

A circular road route around Winter Hill going through Belmont, Tockholes, Feniscowles, Wheelton, Cowling, Rivington and Horwich. A road ride with some challenging ascents with the accompanying enjoyable descents. We'll keep our pace at a level so that we can all stay together but expect to average 12-14mph on the flat stretches and 10mph overall. Total mileage 28 miles and total elevation 2000 feet.

A mixture of busy and quiet roads.

We'll naturally stop at the top of most significant climbs to allow heart, legs and lungs to recover and have a cafe stop for a drink/snack and a chance to natter and catch up. Cafe stop will be decided after the recce.

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. Please be at the start point at least 15 mins before the ride start time, ready to ride, so that we can get away at the stated start time of 10.00 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. Don’t forget your pennies/pounds for the café stop. Please ensure you bring along a drink for the ride 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
First-timers welcome!

First-timers welcome!