Saturday 26th June 2021 10:00am

Starting from - Turton Tower, BL7 0HG is assessed from Chapeltown Road. Car parking and toilets available.
Please arrive 10 - 15 mins beforehand for a quick bike check and briefing. We will meet in the car park. BL7 0HG

This ride is limited to members of Horwich Ride Social Ladies group only

  • 17 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres)
  • 3 hr 30 mins

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BL7 0HG

This is a circular route. Leaving Turton Tower we cycle over a farm track to Green Arms Road and then up to Belmont and onto Tockholes stopping for refreshments at The Royal Arms before returning to Turton Tower. A couple of busy roads but also farm track and quiet country lanes. Don't say No until you have had a go!
Car Parking and toilets are available at Turton Tower.
Route elevation -1000 feet
Average speed - 8 mph
mileage - 17.0
Cycle Type - Hybrid or bikes with wider tyres
Time 3.5 hours
Ride Leaders Lesley Doxsey and Val Bourne

A lovely route with scenic views cycling from Turton Tower to Tockholes over Belmont.

Farm tracks and tarmac roads suitable for hybrids or cycles with wider tyres.

We will stop at Ryal Fold, Tockholes for Coffee at The Royal Arms before returning to Turton Tower. There are toilet facilities at both Turton Tower and The Royal Arms.

Although helmets are only recommended by law and not deemed to be essential, anyone not wearing a helmet will, unfortunately, not be allowed to join the ride. Please bring spare inner tube, bike levers and a pump but don't worry if you don't have one. A lock would be advisable and it is essential that you bring your own PPE. Mask, hand gel/wipes and tissues. First aid consumables will be provided by the leader but you must self medicate if it is safe to do so. If you have not completed a ride participant form previously, please request one via email from [email protected], Facebook messenger or Lets Ride site. We plan to have a cafe stop but please bring a drink or snack with you just in case. Please check your bike is in good working order before the ride.

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