Lancashire and Cumbria Group – September Ride from Great Eccleston

On a warm September morning we gathered in Great Eccleston Square for our Tandem Club ride.  It was good to welcome four members who had not previously experienced the planned ride.

Five tandems and a solo set off to our coffee stop at Light Ash Cafe, Myerscough, just half an hour’s ride away.  After coffee and chat we crossed the A6 at Bilsborrow, through Claughton-on-Brock towards Bleasedale.  We turned left up the fells followed by a fast descent down to Oakenclough, then a climb up to the Grizedale and Barnacre reservoirs, from which water is supplied to Blackpool and the Fylde.

The panoramic view across to the coast was not so clear as the storm clouds were gathering our way.  We then ascended Harrisend Fell, followed by a long descent into Scorton village for lunch.

After lunch we re-grouped at Daisy Clough Cafe for tea/coffee and cakes, just in the nick of time to shelter from a heavy downpour.  After the storm had passed over, we set off on a relatively flat route to Stakepool.  Then back on the roads crossing Pilling moss, to cross the Cartford toll bridge over the river Wyre and back to Great Eccleston.

A good day was had by all, who were so lucky to have kept dry.

Anne and John Hall