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North West England

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Streamside Picnic Spot loop from Barnoldswick

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Streamside Picnic Spot loop from Barnoldswick

Moderate

4.0

(1)

14

riders

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Streamside Picnic Spot loop from Barnoldswick

02:57

37.7km

620m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.4 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.52 km

Lancashire–Yorkshire Border

Highlight • Natural Monument

Scenic views all round on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire

Tip by

2

6.69 km

Start of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

When it’s wet this is quite boggy- it can be cool up here too even when it’s warmer lower down

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3

15.5 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

Tip by

4

18.9 km

Double Track Descent Near Lad Law

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seems obvious but gets slippy when wet, confidence is rewarded with some good speed

Tip by

5

21.0 km

View of the Lancashire Moors on the Pennine Bridleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great moment to take a break and soak in the views

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6

21.5 km

Streamside Picnic Spot

Highlight • River

Nice little spot for a break or picnic along side the stream

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7

22.4 km

Briddlesford Trail Jump

Highlight • Trail

Within the first 20 meters after the gate there is a chance to get some air.

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8

25.0 km

Alpaca and Sheep Farm

Highlight • Structure

On a good day, can spot many alpacas, probably the most in one place around here

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B

37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

9.56 km

8.48 km

7.78 km

2.02 km

235 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

14.0 km

5.00 km

2.09 km

1.12 km

232 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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