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(C) Thornton Hough – Meadow Lea. Ride to Relax workshop at Thornton Hough

10:00 Wednesday September 16 2026

Current Participants: 14 space(s) available


    Distance, todays ride is 15.9 to Meadow Lea, where we take a refreshment break.  Not lunch. It is then 18 back to Thornton Hough, 34 total,

    Return Thornton Hough for lunch via the Greenway is 19 miles.

    Elevation, relatively flat, 650 ft climb – the biggest of the day will be The Runnel on our way back to Thornton Hough.

    Grade C Average speed 10 – 12 mph you should be able to ride at 13 to 15 MPH for a prolong period.

    Route Out This ride is a C ride, Raby, Hooton, Capenhurst, Meadow Lea and then back down the Greenway.

    Meeting We will be meeting at Thornton Hough Village Hall, at 09:45 for a 10:00 depart.

    Possible obstacles No major problems with this route, it is familiar to most of us, we will take extra care when crossing any main roads or major junctions we will look for pedestrian crossings / islands and traffic lights.

    Outward Route is available on Komoot Thornton Hough to Meadow Lea

    Lunch will be at Thornton Hough Village Hall, about 13.30, Should you have any dietary needs then please contact the cafe and make your own individual arrangements. tel: 0151 336 1958
    Hazards Riding a bicycle on public roads is inherently a risk, from busy traffic, you can mitigate those risks by being aware of other road users and anticipating their likely actions. If you have not done so then please do read the WCG guide and Risk Assessment policy

    After Lunch There is a workshop showing you how to relax your muscles after a ride

    Trains On the outward leg there a number of Merseyrail stations that will take you to Wirral I would advise you to bring money for both your lunch and the train should you choose to use them.

    Questions via email please to Peter Williams

    By booking onto this ride you agree that:
    • you will act responsibly and adhere to the rules of the road and countryside;
    • you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to ensure that any manoeuvre that you make is carried out safely;
    • you confirm that you are fit and healthy enough to participate in the ride;
    • you confirm that you have read and are aware of the Wirral Cycling Group Risk Assessment policy
    • your cycle is in a safe, legal and roadworthy condition (see GCN’s 6 Checks Before You Ride);
    • you have read Cycling UK’s advice on riding in a group;
    • you understand that Cycling UK or Wirral Cycling Group cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, accident, loss, damage or public liability during the ride.
    On the day we suggest that you should bring:
    • wet weather wear and warm clothing
    • a spare inner tube, a pump  and tyre levers
    • some food and drink to keep you going
    • money for emergencies (and possibly lunch)
    • a mobile phone
    and that you should carry details of your address and an emergency telephone contact number, just in case.

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