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Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood

Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood

Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

Hard

3.3

(3)

32

riders

Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

03:12

36.1km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.39 km

Gorple Stones Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.24 km

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Incredible gravel riding along here, with twisting turning singletrack and loose gravel climbs, a real treat!

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3

13.0 km

Clapper Bridge and Wycoller Hall Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bridleways and tracks criss-cross this little country park right in the heart of the borderlands between Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Some people think it's a bit bleak up there but I think its beautiful.

Tip by

4

28.8 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

5

29.2 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

Tip by

6

29.4 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

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B

36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

9.84 km

3.41 km

2.84 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

15.6 km

7.61 km

6.98 km

5.50 km

383 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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