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History Tour - Smithills Hall and Turton Tower

Thursday 10th August 2023 10:00am

Starting from - Smithills Hall has ample free parking but there are no toilet facilities. Please park opposite the Hall not in the grounds.
Elevation:1306 ft
Ave.speed 8-9 mph, BL1 7NP

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

  • 16 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), eBike
  • 2 hr 20 mins
  • Steady
  • Bolton
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

About the route

Starting point




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BL1 7NP

After visiting Smithills Hall and hearing some of its fascinating history we travel over Horrocks Fold woods and meadows towards Belmont road. We then head over to Belmont and Egerton and onwards toward Dimple, where we head across country to Turton. After the coffee stop and a short version of this historic Hall's history we get back in the saddle and head towards the Jumbles country Park. Finally we head back over to Smithills Hall passing by Smithills open Farm.

This is a short hilly route from Smithills Hall over to Turton Tower.

The terrain is varied; some cross country gravel tracks linked together by some quiet and some busier roads. There are also some inclines which we will tackle together

We will stop along the way to regroup and take in the views which are spectacular. We plan a morning coffee stop in the Woodland Cafe in the grounds of Turton Tower.

Helmets must be worn on this ride as in all HRS rides. Please ensure you carry spare inner tubes with you and tyre levers, pump etc in case of punctures.

We especially welcome newbies!

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Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Celia Rishton

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9 ride participants

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