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Waddington Fell – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

Waddington Fell – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

Moderate

5.0

(2)

130

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Waddington Fell – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

02:03

43.7km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Waddington Village

Highlight • Pub

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington Hall for 12 months, before he was betrayed to the Yorkists in 1465. Today, you can explore the pretty village and enjoy a slice of cake at the bike-friendly cafe opposite the church.

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12.9 km

Waddington Fell

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Affectionally referred to as 'Waddy' by locals, this is one of the main climbs in the area. Approaching from the south it is an average of 6% for 2.5 miles. Approaching from the north involves tackling a steep kicker early on called Hagg Wood Ramp which although only an 8% gradient, it maxes out at around 20%, so is not for the unfit

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25.4 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the post office located in the right hand section of the café. Apparently the location of this café is at the very centre of the UK and is ideal for a pre/post Trough of Bowland break.
Open Thurs and Fri 10:00 - 16:00.
Sat and Sun 9:30 - 16:00.
Closed Mon, Tue and Wed.

Menu
puddleduckscafe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Puddleducks-Menu-2016.pdf

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25.4 km

Puddle Ducks

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for coffee and cake and very cycling friendly. The place to refuel when cycling the Trough of Bowland

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25.6 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail and a good start point for several walks.

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28.2 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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29.1 km

Porter Wood

Forest

29.4 km

The Inn at Whitewell

Highlight • Restaurant

Quite a swanky pub, was featured in BBC's 'The Trip' with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Can be quite busy with weddings at weekends, so road cyclists might not feel comfortable stopping among all the black Range Rovers and big hats. I must admit I have not stopped there on my bike but have added it more as a geographical reference point.

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35.1 km

Beggars Bush Plantation

Forest

43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

644 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

664 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

27°C

14°C

27 %

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Waddington Fell – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

Waddington Village

Waddington Fell

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Puddle Ducks

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Hodder Bridge

The Inn at Whitewell

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