Ride on 16th June 2022

Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club

Finally we are getting back to somewhat normality so the ride was planned for about 50 miles which considering how the weather turned hot was a blessing.

Setting off from the Boot and Shoe we headed for the University taking our usual route. We dropped down into Galgate the went up Stoney Lane eventually passing the Fleece to drop down through Street. Turning right at Harris End cross roads we started heading for Scorton but turned left to go over what we call the ‘Barnacre Loop’ which brought us out at Gubberford Bridge. Green Lane East then Green Lane West was behind us and we arrived at Bridge65 for cafe were we met Anne and Mike then Mike Codd turned up.

Leaving coffee behind us we cycled through Nateby to turn right to go up and over Eagland Hill to arrive in Scronkey where we turned back on our selves heading south to join Union Lane(at this point “bonk” had got to my legs so a quick nibble at a muesli bar helped!).

At the end of Union Lane we threaded our way through the lanes to cross the busy main road to reach the quieter road leading into Preesall then onward to Knott End.

Much to our sadness the Squash Club weren’t doing food so no liver and onions we carried on and had our lunch at the slipway cafe(alcohol free)

Leaving Knott End we cycled past the zebra then a short section of the main road before turning left into Pilling. Eventually we went into Cockerham via Gulf Lane. In Cockerham a right turn took us to Wallings for another break then it was Ratcliffe Wharf Lane, Hollins Lane, Scorton and finally 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