Meet on the road outside of Feniscowles and Pleasington Sports and Social Club, Livesey Branch Road (A6062), Blackburn BB2 5EH at 10 a.m. on Sunday 26th June.
Parking and route details as below.
Destination and lunch is the Velo Cafe in Croston. Please bring Cash/ Card if you require lunch. Also please bring the usual puncture repair equipment and emergency tools. Outward leg involves the climb up to Tockholes and Belmont after which the rest of the route is less challenging.
Total distance is 43 miles. NO ONE will be left behind.
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 43 miles
- Time 3 h 53 min
- Speed 11 mph
- Min altitude 20 ft
- Peak 1063 ft
- Ascend 2507 ft
- Descent 2513 ft
Start from the outside of Feniscowles and Pleasington Sports and Social Club, Livesey Branch Road (A6062), Blackburn BB2 5EH. There should be adequate on road parking in front of the social club and playing fields. Alternatively you can use Witton Park car park (BB2 2TP) and cycle up to the start (Approx 2 miles/10 minute ride). You will need to pay to use the Witton Car Park.
The route ascends up to Tockholes then over to Belmont Village and the easier side of the Belmont climb descending to Rivington and Adlington. From here it is through Coppull Moor and Wrightington to Croston.
Return is via Ulnes Walton, Moss Side, Clayton-le-Woods then through Cuerden Park to Whittle -le-Woods. Final leg is through Brindle and Riley Green back to Pleasington.
Total distance is 43 miles
1. Start
Road Outside Pleasington Sports and Social Club
2. End
Road Outside Pleasington Sports and Social Club
