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Cash only (C+) Hooton to Caergwrle (Honey's Cafe)

10:00 Wednesday June 21 2023

Current Participants: 2 space(s) available

    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.

    This ride is a C+ ride due to the number of bumps from the 17 mile point (59ft) at Broughton, we climb for 2 miles up the Old Warren (442 ft)  and then a number of long slopes, it is a long climb up to Caergwrle.

    Distance The ride is 27.4 miles out to Honey’s in Caergwrle and will be a Grade C+ ride. With a return route back to Hooton of 21.1 miles. 48.5 in total.

    Meeting We will be meeting at Hooton Station at 09:45 for a 10:00 depart.

    Possible obstacles The return journey is through Burntwood, Ewloe and over the  are a number of small hills or long climbs on this ride, there are also a few steep slopes but nothing too difficult. When crossing main roads or major junctions we will look for pedestrian crossings / islands and traffic lights.

    Route is available on Komoot Hooton – Caergwrle – Hooton .

    Lunch will be at Honey’s cafe in Caergwrle, about 12:45 – 1.15, which we as a group have visited on a number of times over recent years, I have booked tables. Should you have any dietary needs then please contact the cafe and make your own individual arrangements.01978 761760

    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 Be warned we still have some long slopes on the return leg. I will be returning back to Hooton via Penyffordd, Little Mountain, Burntwood, Ewloe,    Shotton, Burton Marshes. Hooton.

    Trains On the outward leg there is a train station at Capenhurst, that will take you to Wirral (10.01 and every 15 min), on the return you can get a train from Penyffordd, or Shotton (14.06 and 15.39) that will take you to Bidston. 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


    Bookings no longer allowed on this date.