Thursday Ride on 2nd September 2021 to Great Eccleston

As nobody seemed to want to lead a ride I offered yet another one and we were going through unfamiliar lanes south of the Wyre.

The start was at the Boot and Shoe and we went our usual way to Galgate then up Stoney Lane through Street to turn right at Harris End cross roads. Turning left on to Brewers Lane we went over the water splash(*******) and did the Barnacre loop to Gubberford bridge so we could have a refreshment break at Garstang Arts where we met Mike and Anne.

 Nicks knees were still playing up so he left us in Garstang 

After refreshments we crossed the A6 at the lights and went down Croston Barn Lane to turn right and go through Nateby then right and tried to go over Eagland Hill but road was blocked completely so we back tracked and went down Skitham Lane. Plan B operated from here because we turned left heading for Cartford Bridge but we took a right to go through Out Rawcliffe and followed the Wyre back to Cartford Bridge.

Lunch was at the Courtyard Cafe where I managed a pint of lager unfortunately they had no beer on so Mike had to have a coffee!

Leaving Great Eccleston we went down Hall Lane, Brock Road, Pinfold Lane on to St. Michael’s Road to cross the A6 at Bilsborrow.

From here it was a straight forward usual way home via Lydiate Lane, Ducketts Lane, Sandholme Mill and the heavily rutted road past Barnacre Church so we could have a final refreshment stop at Daisy Clough. Then it was home via Forton, Whams Lane, Galgate and the University.

Anyone who is interested in joining us can find information about our regular club rides on Thursdays and Sundays on our website:  www.ctclancaster.org.uk

Jim Gardner