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Wheely Good Communities Rides We can organise rides to take you out, you can join a ride we've scheduled or you can look up the maps and organise your own outing. We can even provide a route card for you and bikes. What's more if you want to borrow a tag along, trailer or child seat to take the children out we can lend you that too, for free. All the ride and route details are here online and if you want more help or information drop us an email or give us call on 01524 782351. Other locally organised rides The Sticky Bun Club is another locally organised ride for ladies with bicycles. As the name suggests these rides are about cake and coffee at a nearby cafe, oh and you cycle there and back. The rides are slow, social and non-competitive, along quiet country roads and the occasional bridlepath. Rides run every other week on a Sunday afternoon and leave from and return to Yealand Redmayne. If you're interested in joining a ride, you can get more details by emailing vascycling@mac.com Kendal and District Cycle Scene also lead easy grade on road rides (10-20 miles) on Tuesday evenings, some of which start in Milnthorpe and others which ride through local villages. If you like it rough, then the South Lakes Group of The Rough Stuff Fellowship also run regular off road rides. You can get details of events and membership from their website.
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We're happy to act as guides and take you out on these rides, on your own or in family or other groups. When we run these rides guided the emphasis is on being out, riding together and enjoying places on your doorstep. Rides are over shortish distances, mostly on quiet backroads and run at an easy pace, always accommodating the needs of the slowest. We can stop as often as you want to and are happy to offer tips on routes and riding safely as we go. To help you choose rides appropriate to your experience, we've graded the rides. Our rides policy answers common questions about organised rides, how we run them, what you can expect, bike suitability and what you will need to bring. Please read this important information before coming on a ride. Wheely Good Communities
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Enjoy a brief encounter by bike on this short circular, backroad ride to the tearoom and visitor centre at Carnforth's famous station. After tea (or shopping) we'll takes a different route home with an option for some to ride back along the Lancaster canal, along the towpath! See BRIEF ENCOUNTER ride map and details on Google Map |
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FAMILY CYCLE TODDLE (RIDE 2) A short, slow, fun ride. Perfect for families and those looking for an easy ride. We'll take a backroad route to Cinderbarrow for free train rides then onto Deerslet Tea Room and Nurseries for tea and donkeys before heading home. Join us to see how easy it is to ride 6 miles. See FAMILY CYCLE TODDLE ride map and details on Google Map |
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BURTON TROLLEY DASH (RIDE 3) Leave the car at home on this outing to the local supermarket by bike. Armed with panniers and trailers, we'll make our way through the countryside to Carnforth. Then after shopping and refreshment, we'll load up and head back home, making a pleasant, social outing out of what can be a weekly chore. See TROLLEY DASH ride map and details on Google Map |
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RIVERS, PARKS & GARDENS (RIDE 4) A relaxing ride around local rivers, parks and gardens, wending around Holme, Milnthorpe and Beetham much like the river Bela. We'll take tea in Milnthorpe, bike through the Deer Park, visit the Heron Corn Mill and take lunch at a local garden centre, before heading home for an afternoon snooze. See RIVERS, PARKS AND GARDENS ride map and details on Google Map |
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A there and back ride taking in some of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and visiting the RSPB reserve at Leighton Moss. If bitterns and great bearded tits do nothing for you, then perhaps the idea of coffee and cake in the tea room will persuade you to join us on this calorie neutral ride. See RSPB ROUND ROBIN ride map and details on Google Map |
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Have a go at some easy local off road riding on canal and fell on this longer, hillier, circular evening outing up and around Hutton Roof, Farleton Fell and Clawthorpes. Be prepared for climbs and descents of up to 150m on and off road as we find out who's the local King of The Mountains. See OVER THE FELL AND FAR AWAY ride map and details on Google Map |
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An easy paced, family friendly day out by bike, on a circular route to the seaside at Arnside and back again. With plenty of things to see and do on the way, you'll hardly notice the cycling. We’ll have an extended stop at Arnside with time to walk, paddle or play, and have fish and chips, ice-creams or a picnic, before pedalling home. By the time you get back we guarantee you'll all be ready for bed. See WHEELY BIG DAY OUT ride map and details on Google Map |
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AROUND THE MOSSES (RIDE 8) Join us for a bit of fun on this short family friendly ride in and around the mosses near Burton in Kendal. With an optional photo treasure hunt, a break for tea at the Oasis Wildlife Centre cafe or even a stop to tour the wildlife centre, you really won't notice the distance. See ride map and details on Google Map (coming soon) |
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CAPERNWRAY CAPER (RIDE 9) This ride's got a little of everything the Cumbria/Lancashire border has to offer it all - fell, farms, churches, canal, rivers, villages, uphill, downhill and of course the compulsory cafe. A short circular ride, you can starts and end at Borwick and Priest Hutton Hall taking in Capernwray, New England and Over Kellet, and stopping for tea at the Capernwray diving centre, a great place to relax and watch the diving action from the cafe terrace overlooking the quarry. It's a short, varied and interesting loop with lots to see, lots of places to explore and even some off-road options on canal towpath or bridleway. See ride map and details on Google Map |
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AROUND THE AONB (RIDE 10) This free family friendly guided ride is on Sunday 2nd March, a great time to get out and search for the first signs of Spring. Starting and finishing at Yealand Village Hall the ride will take in some of the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and stop for tea at a local tea shop or cafe. Running at an easy pace, open to all and suitable for families. Departs Yealand Village Hall at 1.30pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather - with hat, gloves and waterproofs, just in case. If you have lights then you may want to bring them too but we plan to be back before dark! See ride map and details on Google Map |
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ARNSIDE TROLLEY DASH (ARNSIDE/MILNTHORPE) (RIDE 11) If you've got errands to do in Milnthorpe then why not join us and see how easy it is to cycle there. This there and back ride will start and finish at Arnside Pier and heads into Milnthorpe and back. It's a short, flat and beautiful ride and cycling with others makes it a social outing too. Armed with panniers and trailers (if we need them), we'll make our way along the outstandingly beautiful estuary to Milnthorpe. Then after a stop for shopping or refreshment (you choose!), we'll load up and head back. We can lend panniers, trailers, tag-alongs, bikes and bike seats on request. Give us a call for details. Accompanied children welcome. Total distance ~8 miles, 2 hours (1 hour riding) See ARNSIDE TROLLEY DASH ride map and details on Google Map |
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DAMSON DAY OUT (RIDE 12) The Lyth Valley is famous for its Damsons and Damson Orchards. It's also great flat easy riding, making for a great family day out. At the right time of year you can see the Damson blossom or even visit the annual Damson Fair at Low Farm. You can choose how far you cycle on this route by deciding where to start. For an easy ride, start at Levens Playing Field (8 miles return ride). Or for something longer why not start in Heversham (from Bluebell Pub it's 12 miles return); or Milnthorpe (start at the Green for 18 miles return); or Holme (24 miles return from the Spare). For the ultimate day out start in Burton in Kendal and you can do a full 30 miles loop. There are lots of places to stop on the way, the market town of Milnthorpe, playgrounds in Holme, Heversham and Levens, and plenty of pubs and cafes on the way as well. You can figure out a big day out with lots of stops and never more than 3 miles to ride at a time. See DAMSON DAY ride map and details on Google Map |
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For more details or to make a booking, please contact: Stuart or Kirstie, Project Coordinators Tel: 01524 782351 Wheely Good Communities |
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