Inglewhite to Chipping via Scorton
Miles 32 – Terrain, undulating
With a definite nip in the air, my cycling friends and I donned gloves and helmet in the glorious sunshine as we cycled out of the pretty village of Inglewhite. We climbed through the Forest of Bowland towards Beacon Fell Country Park taking us onto Bleasdale Moor, up towards Lancaster and eventually bringing you to the village of Scorton. As is usual, we stopped for a well-deserved rest at the Priory Inn Café for homemade soup, sandwiches and a warm fire fuelling us up for the route back to Chipping.
The return route took in Oakenclough, a small community centred on an old paper mill powered by the River Calder. We continued along the peaceful country lanes, where I kid you not - you can hear a pin drop, towards the village of Chipping, known for chair makers, cheese making and the Wild Boar Park. The highlight of the ride has to be the views across to Morecambe Bay and the Cumbrian fells as you climb the hills out of Scorton, not to mention the opportunity to see so much wildlife. It was the kind of day when you feel glad to be alive, clear blue skies, Autumn colours in the hedgerow, and the wildlife all around. We never tire of the wondrous views, stunning fells and the plethora of great places to grab a warm drink and a bite to eat.
Top tip- Allow plenty of time to take in the scenery, remember your camera and don’t tell everyone…they will all want to go! Cycling in Lancashire is our guilty pleasure!
Michelle Mellor
Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Access routes and more information on Cycling in Lancashire on our brand new dedicated cycling site or read more about cycling in Lancashire in Welcome to Lancashire 2015
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