Lancaster and South Lakes Cycle Touring Club Thursday 15 September

On the 15th September we gathered at the Boot and Shoe for our belated trip to Cleveleys for fish and chips.

Setting off we went through the Uni into Galgate and up Stoney Lane to Five Lane Ends where we turned right down Whams Lane allowing us to get to Cleveley Bank via Hollins Lane.

Through Scorton we flew and crossed the road into Cabus Nook Lane eventually, just before Winmarleigh school, we turned left to weave our way through the narrow potholed and bumpy lanes to our coffee stop at Bridge64 where we were treat to a lovely welcome coupled with fantastic smiles.

Leaving our coffee stop we went along Longmoor Lane then Skitham Lane. At the end a left turn then a right let us weave our way to the banks of the Wyre which we followed to Shard Bridge.

Negotiating the major road works was a bit of a mess but we finally made Poulton le Fylde then Cleveleys.

Suitable refreshed with pensioners portions of fish and chips we then went straight up the promenade to Fleetwood for the ferry crossing to Knott End on Sea. Leaving Knott End we went past the zebra, thinking the sea wall might have been busy, then into Pilling. We got to Cockerham via Gulf Lane. In Cockerham some of us turned right for yet another refreshment stop at Wallings.

After Wallings it was straight forward, Ratcliffe Wharfe Lane, Hollins Lane, Whams Lane, Five Lane Ends then Galgate and the Uni.

All in all a very pleasant ride of 56 miles with an excellent group of people, I feel following the pandemic which has reduced the numbers coming out on rides the rides have been much more of a social pleasant ride.

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.