Meet in the small war memorial car park on the corner of Factory Lane, Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7HS. (NOTE: this is not our usual start point). The entrance to the car park is right on the corner of Factory Lane, the other side to the school and opposite Whittle Pharmacy. Start time 6 p.m. on Thursday 20th July.
Please bring the usual emergency tools and puncture repair equipment. Emergency lights are recommended.
*We also recommend all participants carry emergency contact details about their person.*
Total distance is 18 miles. NO ONE will be left behind.
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 18 miles
- Time 1 h 38 min
- Speed 11 mph
- Min altitude 157 ft
- Peak 509 ft
- Ascend 1083 ft
- Descent 1083 ft
Starting at the top of Factory Lane where it joins the A6, Whittle - le Woods, Chorley PR6 7HS. The adjacent War Memorial Car Park (which is free) is accessed through a narrow entrance on the corner of the A6 Preston Road and Factory Lane itself. St John's Primary School is on the opposite corner.
The route crosses the A6 and up Cow Well Lane to pass through all the cycle paths in Whittle le Woods to Clayton Green. It then takes in mostly minor roads through Brindle and Gregson Lane to Salmesbury Bottoms, returning through Houghton, Denham Hill and Whittle le Woods.
Total distance is 18 miles and an undulating route with some short sharp hills.
