Sunday 13th June 2021 10:30am

Starting from - Starting point: BL2 3HQ Hough Fold Way Bolton. Please park on the car park adjacent to Harwood Health Centre, opposite Morrisons. (Please arrive 10 minutes before start for briefing, safety check)

This ride is limited to Horwich Ride Social Ladies group only

Horwich Ride Social Ladies is open for anyone to join

If you have not completed a ride participant form previously for one of the HRS rides, please request one via email [email protected]

HRS ride leaders Jan Atkinson & Lisa Roughley
Average speed 10mph
Total elevation 2200ft


, BL2 3HQ

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

  • 26 miles
  • Road
  • 3 hr 50 mins
  • Challenging
  • Bolton
  • Adults 16+ only

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BL2 3HQ

This ride is for those who are confident cycling on the road and who are always looking for their next challenge. We head off through Harwood warming our legs up for the first climb that takes us through Holcombe Brook and down into the lovely market village of Ramsbottom to see the sculptured tilted vase.

From here we head over to Stubbins and take our next incline up and over the moors where the climbs are definitely worth the views over Rochdale, Oldham & Manchester. Nestled just below Knowl Hill is the 220-year-old pub “Owd Betts” that is said to be haunted by its former landlady Betty Ashworth. This is where will take our coffee break.

After the lovely countryside we continue into the small villages of Norden and Bamford return to negotiate the hustle and bustle of traffic through the towns of Heywood and Bury leading us back up to Harwood where we started.

Please ensure your bike is in good working condition. Check your gears and brakes at least the night before.
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 unfortunately.

Please bring your spare inner tubes, bike levers and pump (don’t worry about the latter if you don’t have one). A lock and some cash would be advisable for the coffee stop.

Due to Covid, It is essential that all ride participants’ carry their own PPE that is mask, hand gel and tissues. The leaders will carry first aid consumables but you will have to apply yourself. The same applies for any punctures or bike maintenance guidance will be offered at a safe distance.


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