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Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

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North West England

Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

Hard

5.0

(1)

21

riders

Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

03:27

49.9km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

147 m

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

Tip by

5.01 km

Two Gates Plantation

Forest

3

5.62 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

Tip by

4

15.3 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

25.5 km

Nick O'Pendle

Mountain Pass

6

34.9 km

The Barley Mow Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic pub with oak cladding and real fire. Food excellent and service friendly. A great pub.

Tip by

7

35.0 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

Tip by

8

36.7 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

Tip by

9

42.5 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

Tip by

43.7 km

Mill Wood

Forest

11

45.8 km

Rimington Quiet Cycling Road

Highlight • Cycleway

B

49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

1.65 km

878 m

735 m

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

8.77 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

72 %

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