Meet at Billington War Memorial, PR7 1JU at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 11th October. Details of the route below.
Due to current restrictions the ride is limited to 6 participants. If you sign on above the 6 you will move up a place if somebody drops out, but only the first 6 should attend on the day.
Furthermore, due to current restrictions, we are not allowed to enter indoor venues and outdoor parks and attractions as a group so please bring your own food. There will be a scheduled stop for lunch in Downham at 23 miles. There are spacious public toilets and sufficient space to eat socially distanced outdoors. The Ice cream shop also serves hot drinks and some food which could be accessed individually as takeaways. Please bring a mask.
The total distance is 36 miles. Quite hilly in the first half.
NO ONE will be left behind.
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 36 miles
- Time 3 h 36 min
- Speed 10 mph
- Min altitude 135 ft
- Peak 1152 ft
- Ascend 3081 ft
- Descent 3104 ft
Start at Billington War Memorial. BB7 9JA. Adjacent parking is available outside St.Augustines High School, Elker Lane, BB7 9JA, at Weekends and during School holidays.
The route is via Whalley, then North to Great Mitton and Waddington to climb over Waddington fell. It then turns east before Newton to Easington, with some more climbing around Easington Fell descending into Holden. From here it goes to Sawley, Chatburn, Downham, Chatburn again, West Bradford and Clitheroe before returning to Whalley and Billington via Pendleton.
Early part of the route is hilly with the major climb of Waddington Fell
total distance is 36 miles
