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North West England

Hurstwood Reservoir – Hurstwood Mountain Biking Trail loop from Borough of Pendle

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Hurstwood Reservoir – Hurstwood Mountain Biking Trail loop from Borough of Pendle

Moderate

8

riders

Hurstwood Reservoir – Hurstwood Mountain Biking Trail loop from Borough of Pendle

02:49

35.5km

740m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.44 km for 215 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

9.67 km

Double Track Descent Near Lad Law

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

12.8 km

The Shire Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Looks like a scene from the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit

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3

12.9 km

Pennine Bridleway Climb Near M.T. Long and M.T. Trough

Highlight • Cycleway

Starts off with a fairly testing climb with switchbacks then goes into a downhill section eventually.

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4

15.4 km

Switchbacks on the Mary Towneley Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Get ready for some cracking switchbacks - you are going to need those legs.

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5

17.0 km

Hurstwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Completed in 1923 to provide additional water storage for the increasing surrounding population.
Now it's a lovely place for a walk with great views. The Mary Towneley, Burnley Way and Pennine Bridleway long distance trails pass along its shores.

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6

17.4 km

Hurstwood Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

Was there a week ago and the bottom half of the trail has been ruined by the weather and hooligan trail builders. i would give it a miss.

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7

17.7 km

Hurstwood Mountain Biking Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Nice little modest route down through the woods. suitable for all ages and abilities.

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8

24.4 km

Pendle Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

B

35.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

11.8 km

3.59 km

1.34 km

1.03 km

850 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

9.97 km

5.62 km

5.44 km

1.11 km

964 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

60 %

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