Cuerden Valley Caper

Riders leave the Cafe and take in a short descent and climb to head out of the Valley. The group then uses dedicated, off-the-road cycle lane parallel to the A49 to head into the back streets of Bamber Bridge. Utilising local knowledge, the Ride Leader weaves through Bamber Bridge and the group are seemingly magically transported to Walton Summit. Riding through the industrial estate, we circumnavigate Clayton Brook, head out to Brindle and descend to Whittle le Woods. From Whittle le Woods, we re-enter Cuerden Country Park, patting the pedals along the valley bottom to arrive back at the starting point. If you want to have your cake and eat it, you will need to power up that final climb to arrive back at the cafe. You can do it!

A cleverly linked circular that starts and finishes at a superb cafe with views!

A cleverly linked circular that starts and finishes at a superb cafe with views!

Traffic free cycle routes, quieter urban roads and lanes.

The ride starts and finishes at Cuerden View Cafe so riders will be able to enjoy a well earned refreshment break (brake!) at the end of the ride and the ride is suitable for most types of bicycle.

Riders should dress according to the weather conditions and it is advisable to carry a waterproof. Please bring a spare inner tube that will fit the bike you are riding (you don’t have to know how to change the tube - the Leader can step in to do this in the event of a puncture. Please carry fluids to quench thirst during the ride. If you have a health condition that may require you to take medication (eg asthma) please carry this with you and you may inform the Ride Leader, in confidence, if you feel this appropriate.

First-timers welcome!