It’s been a good few years since I’ve got on a bike, never mind atempted to ride one, so when our friends suggested a family friendly cycle route between Lancaster and Morecambe, I was a little apprehensive to say the least. But after borrowing one of Wil’s bike helmets, my sister’s bike ( Thanks Sis! ) and my 7 year old niece, I was good to go. 🙂
We began our cycling adventure in Lancaster, parking on a small pay and display car park , not far from the Millenium Bridge. The route , which was mostly flat ( hurrah ! ) and part of the Lancashire Cycleway took us along an impressive expanse of car free cycle paths. It meandered through woodland, clung to canal side, dodged the crowds on Morecambe Sea Front and followed and crossed the River Lune , before arriving back at our beginnings 20km later.
The kids were nothing short of impressive on this bike ride. 🙂 It’s perfect for families though, with only a couple of roads to cross and various refreshment stops. My friend Jo and I decided we would have to invest in some padded cycling shorts for our next outing! Boy am I sore today. Ouch!
I didn’t manage to take as many photos as I would have liked, due to my rather precarious bicycle balance. So a few of these pics were taken by Jo and Fi. The one of Lune Aqueduct, I pinched off Pinterest.
We all really enjoyed our bike trip. Any recommendations for fairly easy … and flat routes, in the North West , let me know. 🙂
Lovely pics and well done for getting back on a bike. So nice riding without cars. A shame our towns and cities aren’t more bike friendly like other places in Europe. I don’t have padded shorts, but bought a comfy saddle – often referred to as my ‘big bum’ saddle – to replace the standard one on my bike. It makes a world of difference.
That sounds like a plan! But I’d have to get a bike first. Ha Ha. I might look for a second hand bike. X
Did you see I recently got a second hand one from the local bike hire – anything like that by you? It’s only a year old and in great condition.
I think there is somewhere. X
Looks like a great ride, I have a electric bike and its amazing, I now leave my husband standing on the hills and he is a cyclist! sadly we don’t get out together as much as I would like, and yes padded shorts are a must.
Amanda xx
Ha Ha electric bike and padded shorts. A match made in heaven! X
Sounds like fun. I’ve not been on a bike since I was 14! I think I’ve forgotten how to ride! I have wanted to swim in the Lune, so one day I will. Lovely post once again Sharon xx
Thanks Christine. I think you would be ok, once you get your confidence and balance. I don’t think I would have liked a busy road though, so the cycleway is a great idea. Xx
Sounds like you had a very enjoyable ride Sharon. This is too late for this year but if you have kids with you it might be fun for next year –
http://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/get-cycling/blackpool-ride-the-lights/
Thanks Eunice! Think my God daughters and niece would love that. X
My husband lived in Hest Bank a few years ago, before we moved in together, so I know all too well how good a spot the Hest Bank Inn is for ‘refreshments!’ It looks like you had a lovely day for your cycle too.
I had never been to Hest Bank before Sunday. I guess you can walk along the beach from there to Archers Cafe at Red Bank farm? Camped there a few years ago. The Inn at Hest Bank was definitely a God send. 🙂 x
You can’t get quite along to Archer’s without it getting a bit hairy. I love Archer’s Cafe though, it’s our lazy weekend breakfast spot! x
I’ve always wanted to tour a new place on vacation by bike. It looks so much fun and appealing. Great photos you took on your adventure:)
Thanks, it was a fun day out !
that’s awesome, what a way to squeeze in some exercise as well
That looks so fun! I hate riding with cars, so this would be the only way I would get back on a bike.
I’m exactly the same! Thats why the cycle way is such a great idea. X
I had two head injuries when still at school through riding a bike. I ended up in hospital twice with a fractured skull. Of course then it was not compulsory to have a crash helmet and most children did not wear them! Nice photos!
Thankfully we all wore head gear but yes I remember those past days well. I never wore a helmet as a child. Thanks for the comment. X