A Tour of the South Ribble Mosses

Sunday 29th June at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
195 Mins 33 Miles 11+ (children 11-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Challenging You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to be fairly fit to take part in Challenging ride. As well as covering a good distance, there may well be a few hills along the way! If you fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you.
Starting Point & Postcode
In the car park at Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve Liverpool Road PR4 5YY
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
3 hours 45 mins  (3 hours 15 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders

South Ribble

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Sky Ride Local in South Ribble

You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to know your way around a bike and be fairly fit to take part in our Challenging rides. If you’re comfortable riding with other people and fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you. They start at around twenty miles long, and are paced at between 11 and 12 miles an hour.
A meandering ride through the quiet villages and rural roads around the mosses of the South Ribble area. Plenty to see along the way from canal boats to vast greenhouses and even a four foot owl perched on a tree!

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Start or adjacent roads
Nearest Train Station
Croston, 5 miles  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at At the Start in the visitor Centre but only open 12.30 - 16.30  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jason Mayor Jason Mayor Hi. This is my fourth year leading SKY Ride Local. I am a regular cycle commuter and like nothing more that getting the whole family on their bikes and going for a ride. I have done a few longer charity rides and sportives.
  • Iain Layton
  • David Naylor I enjoy cycling both road bike and mountain bike, done a couple of 100mile+ sportives, not the fastest but not the slowest either. Completed a 263mile sponsored ride in 19 1/2 hrs riding from Edinburgh Castle to Lincoln Castle.Looking to do some touring this year with the aim of going around france next year

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Karen Ball Monday 14th July
  2. Alison Torrance Sunday 13th July
  3. Karen Ball Sunday 13th July
  4. Mick Cockshott Saturday 12th July