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River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

Moderate

41

riders

River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

01:28

22.2km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.4 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.90 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

2

11.9 km

Holcombe Old Road Cobbled Climb

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Tough steep cobbles! Would only do in the dry.

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3

15.4 km

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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4

16.7 km

River Irwell

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5

18.6 km

The Drop Off Café

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Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

4.22 km

4.14 km

1.23 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.55 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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