Although the forecast was good the start of the day was less than enticing with quite a lot of rain in places. However come 10:30 we “ 9 Riders” set off from Broughton under clearing skies. Across the Fylde to St Michaels and then Over Wyre to Pilling, Thurnham and down to Cockerham Sands Caravan site.
Here we parked up on the shore and entered the Cafe/Bar of the site for a few refreshments. The welcome was very warm and the chef organised two huge jugs of tea for the group and cooked up a sausage barm for a starving Tony. So, half an hour later, suitably watered and fed we left, giving our thanks to the chef and reception staff. (We might want to return!) On the way back to Lancaster we stopped at the seashore by Cockerham Abbey Chapter house where there is a great view of the Lune Lighthouse and across the River to Sunderland Point and Heysham. Luckily by this time the weather had cleared so it was a good view.
On then via Glasson, Conder Green and across through Ashton With Stodday to the A6. We turned off at Scotforth and went to the east entrance to Williamson Park and drove up to the Ashton memorial for a break and to take in the views over Lancaster, Morecambe and the lakes. The visibility was good so the views were excellent. A wedding was ongoing in the memorial and as we left the happy couple descended the steps in a cloud of confetti.
From the park we travelled inland a little to take the high road to towards Blea Tarn so a super view could be had of all of the Lancaster and bay area. Then along Proctor Moss road to Dolphinholme and Wyreside lakes. Here the owners greeted us and served up drinks and great big sandwiches that “Subway” would have been proud of. Colin put the teas on his tab Thanks Colin!
After sunning ourselves and eating we took a little walk into the site to see some of the lovely fishing lakes. It it seems an ideal place for families to holiday and relax while dad does some fishing.
So then the return leg commenced. Peter and Colin left the group at this point and we set off for Oakenclough, Claughton and Inglewhite and then on to Broughton.
So a very enjoyable run and no breakdowns.