CATON TO HEYSHAM CYCLE RIDE

Heysham is one of the most unspoiled villages in the whole of England. Its single street is lined with restaurants, cafes, 17th Century cottages and a pub. 
The street leads down to the rocks on the shore and close by there are two ancient christian sites. 
Then it leads to Heysham Head once the site of pleasure gardens and a carting circuit that witnessed the early triumphs of a very young Nigel Mansell. 

So no wonder 9 cyclist set out from Caton on Saturday 11th May to enjoy the ride and scenery along the way.

The sounds of carting have now been replaced by the quieter nature  of cycling in an area looked after by the National Trust.

Those who know the area well will recognise the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel which stands on the exposed cliff tops at Heysham. The Chapel is thought to date back to the 8th century and is one of the oldest religious buildings in the North West.

From the site there are impressive views of Morecambe Bay and the southern fells of the Lake District.

Regular readers will be wondering where food was consumed. I have no doubt food was involved somewhere along the way, as the introductory paragraph and signpost both hint at, but have not received any photographic evidence to date!!