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Whalley Old Bridge – Whalley Village Centre loop from Read

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Whalley Old Bridge – Whalley Village Centre loop from Read

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4.5

(2)

riders

Whalley Old Bridge – Whalley Village Centre loop from Read

02:57

47.2km

500m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.92 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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5.19 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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17.0 km

Browsholme Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

For tea room check for opening times

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17.4 km

Beggars Bush Plantation

Forest

25.9 km

The Cobbled Corner Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little family run cafe, warm fire, good food and drinks, great welcome.

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25.9 km

Chipping Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

absolutely fantastic bacon barm..and great coffee, even got provision for bikes to be left safely.. top marks!!!

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33.6 km

Tom Rydings Wood

Forest

47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

4.22 km

901 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

6.13 km

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 14 August

19°C

11°C

0 %

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Whalley Old Bridge – Whalley Village Centre loop from Read

Whalley Old Bridge

Whalley Village Centre

Browsholme Hall

The Cobbled Corner Café

Chipping Farm Shop

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