Meet at Billington War Memorial, Whalley BB7 9JA at 10 a.m. on Sunday 8th May. Route and Car parking details as below.
Please bring the usual emergency tools and puncture repair equipment. *We recommend every participant carries emergency contact details about their person*. There will be a lunch stop available at The Nectar Cafe at Be A Garden Maker at 27 miles. A moderately hilly route, though no very steep climbs.
Total distance is 44 miles. NO ONE will be left behind.
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 44 miles
- Time 4 h 25 min
- Speed 10 mph
- Min altitude 135 ft
- Peak 650 ft
- Ascend 2470 ft
- Descent 2490 ft
Start Billington War Memorial. Adjacent parking is available at weekends and during school holidays outside St.Augustines High School, Elker Lane, BB7 9JA (What3Words ///celebrate.amuses.friday).
Route passes through Whalley, Worston, Downham, Chatburn, Sawley, Bolton by Bowland to Hellifield where there is a heritage railway station that is worth a visit. The station buffet is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Return is via Wigglesworth, Bolton By Bowland, Grindleton, Bashall Eaves, Great Mitton and Whalley. This is the same route as Billington to Hellifield almost circular with an extra 3 miles to take in the scenic Downham.
Total distance is 44 miles
