Lancaster and South Lakes CTC 23 June 2022

It’s me again this time leading a ride round the City of Lancaster; some of you must think I do nothing but ride a bike! I first organised this ride as an opportunity for riders who wanted to join us part way or who wanted to leave when they had had enough. The ride whilst all being within 10 miles from the centre of Lancaster it had miles, hills and coffee stops (essential).

Leaving the old Halton station at 09.15 we rode along the cycle track to Caton where we crossed the main road to head for Quernmore and Happy Valley!! At Five Lanes Ends we took a hard left for the gentle stroll up Star Bank then we could drop down into Dolphinholme. Leaving Dolphinholme via the Wagon Road we eventually joined the Trough road via Tinkers Lane, leaving us to descend into Scorton and our coffee stop at Daisy Clough with all the hills behind us now.

Suitably refreshed we returned through Scorton to Gubberford Bridge, then Green Lane East and Green Lane West. We meandered our way through Bells Bridge Lane (a very rough road and leader got a snake bite puncture!), New Houses Lane, Broad Lane then School Lane to Winmarleigh and joined Park Road near the Patten Arms. We went through Cockerham and Thurnham to go down Jeremy Lane round Glasson marina to get to our lunch in Glasson.

From Glasson it was the old railway line into Lancaster then along the cycle track going towards Morecambe but we soon took a left turn to go round the council tip along the cycle way to join the road leading to Overton via Snatchems (tide was out!). The weather had turned really .hot so we avoided Overton and went straight through Middleton and Heysham where we had a break for refreshments at Half Moon Bay Cafe. The next part was mixing with walkers so it was one where we had to be careful. We followed the promenade all the way to the golf course then went up the hill to go through the housing estate to cross the A6 at Slyne (Bottomdale Road). A short climb led us to the Kellet cross roads and then down to Halton. Once over the old bridge we were back at our start point.

A very hot ride and by the time I got home I had 62 miles in and was thirsty for the can of beer I had put in the fridge before I set off. Thanks to those of you who accompanied me I hope your tan is as good as mine.

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.