Meet at Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA at 9.45 a.m. on Sunday 27th September. There is free parking on Queens Road car park adjacent to Astley Park Gates, but you need to cycle through the park to the start. Further parking and route details below. Please bring the usual puncture repair equipment and emergency tools. Daytime running lights are also a good idea.
Lunch most likely can be taken at Twin Lakes in Croston. Cash/card if you require lunch.
Total distance is 33.5 miles.
NO ONE will be left behind
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 33 miles
- Time 3 h 0 min
- Speed 11 mph
- Min altitude 23 ft
- Peak 397 ft
- Ascend 830 ft
- Descent 823 ft
A similar route to West Lancashire Lanes, though starting and finishing at Astley Hall, Chorley.
Leaving from Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1XA.
Car Parking is conveniently located on Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1NP. ( What3words: ///retail.transfers.fuels ), HOWEVER, there is a £3 charge for parking every day. There is an alternative car park on Queens road, Chorley PR7 1JU, which is free on Sundays and evenings after 5 p.m. (What3words///line.firmly.pose). You can then cycle through the park to the start. There are toilets at Astley Hall, but will probably only be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The route is clockwise via Euxton, Back Lane to Eccleston and Andertons Mill to Grimshaw Green. From here North to Mawdsley, Croston, Walmer Bridge, Longton, New Longton and Farington; returning through Cuerden Park, Buckshaw Village and Astley Village.
Total distance is 33.5 miles
