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North West England

Skipton Old Road Descent – Black Lane End loop from Colne

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Skipton Old Road Descent – Black Lane End loop from Colne

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Skipton Old Road Descent – Black Lane End loop from Colne

01:17

18.5km

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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.09 km

Skipton Old Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2.25km of descent, 5.9%.

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2

3.97 km

Black Lane End

Highlight • Pub

The road here was the first turnpike road in Pendle, built in 1755. Today, there's no fee to pass this way, but there is a great pub, the Black Lane …

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3

9.33 km

Tea and Cake Café

Highlight • Cafe

Slight detour for refreshments!

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4

11.2 km

Hidden Jumps

Highlight • MTB Park

Nothing special, they've been there years. Always been a fun place to stop and play as a child

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5

12.0 km

Craven Heifer Inn

Highlight • Pub

6

18.2 km

Laneshawe Bridge

Highlight • Other

B

18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.92 km

1.44 km

378 m

127 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.45 km

378 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

5°C

56 %

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