Slaidburn, Tosside and Clitheroe, from Billington

THIS ROUTE GOES CLOCKWISE, TURN LEFT AT BOTH INTERSECTIONS
The route passes through Whalley and on minor narrow roads to the village of Wiswell. From here the route crosses the A59 by bridge to the village of Barrow and then takes the green cycle path into Clitheroe. There follows some negotiation of Clitheroe's streets leading to a footbridge accross the River Ribble making a short walk necessary. You can then continue on minor roads through the village of Bashall Eaves then a climb up to the hamlet of Cow Ark, descending into Whitewell, site of the well known Inn at Whitewell. A general, though undulating, ascent follows through wide open scenery to the village of Newton, then picturesque Slaidburn by the River Hodder. From here is the gradual ascent to Tosside, which is just in North Yorkshire. Food can be had at the Old Vicarage Tearooms from where you can enjoy the views and the subsequent long descent down the quiet roads to Bolton by Bowland and Sawley. The route continues on minor roads to the picturesque village of Waddington, from where a back road takes you to an off road section through the grounds of Waddow Hall (owned by the Girl Guides Association) before joining the road back into Clitheroe. A further ride around Clitheroe takes you back to Wiswell by a different route and the picturesque village of Pendleton to return to Whalley.

The route is as below. Lunch will be taken at the Old Vicarage Tea Rooms at Tosside. Participants will be responsible for social distancing and their own hand sanitation if appropriate. A mask may be required at the lunch stop. The maximum number of riders is 6, though further places will be available on the Bus Stop Bikers website, www.busstopbikers.co.uk. At the start and lunch stop we are only allowed to congregate in a groups of 6. The total distance is 45 miles.

Quiet roads, Greenways, a short section of rough track and a footbridge.

Lunch will be taken at the Old Vicarage Tea Rooms at Tosside. The menu can be perused here: https://tossidetearoom.org/cafe-menu/. PLEASE NOTE: THE CAFE ONLY ACCEPTS CASH (or Bank Transfer if you are able to set this up!).

Helmets are always advisable, though not compulsory. Lights should not be necessary but emergency lights a good idea, together with essential tools and a spare inner tube if appropriate. Cash will be required for the lunch stop.

We never leave anyone behind