Ride from Millennium Bridge to Knott End, Thursday 6th February 2020

Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club’s ride on 6th February 2020

My turn to lead again so as it was winter and the days were short I decided an easier ride heading for Knott End was on the cards and it had been quite a bit since we savoured the delights of the squash club.
Having organised good weather we set off trundling through the Uni onto Galgate then down Whams Lane into Bay Horse to go to Daisy Clough via the fishing lakes.
As usual a very warm welcome was received at Daisy Clough so a coffee and scones stop was called for.
Leaving Scorton we headed for Garstang down the narrow lane and crossed the A6 at the traffic lights. Here a mishap occurred a rider split his tyre so there was no way that could be mended.
Once over the lights we headed out through Nateby then took a right turn to go up and over Eagland Hill!! and into Skronkey.

Instead of going straight on to Knott End we did a U turn and headed back south through Skronkey then a right turn aiming for Stamine Moss. After another right turn we arrived in Stamine. After a very brief spell on the A588 we turned left onto the quiet roads over the moss thus missing out the slushy road at Staynall. Once in Preesall a simple left turn took us into Knott End. Those of us who wanted a well earned ‘pint’ went into the squash club the rest did their own thing.

After a suitable break we left Knott End via Pilling Lane and the “zoo”(okay it may be made up animals but they are impressive). Into Pilling and the on to the moss road aiming for another break at the Pudding House (some people survive on tea and scones).

Arrived home feeling happy after having done a full day ride.

Anyone interested in joining us can find information about our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday rides on our web site at www CTCLancaster.org.uk

Jim Garnder