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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Dunsop Bridge

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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Dunsop Bridge

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5.0

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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Dunsop Bridge

06:10

92.0km

1,400m

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: May 28, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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6.73 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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11.6 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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17.0 km

Cross o' Greet Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long winding road up out of the Forest of Bowland which opens up into 270 degree view on the summit with Lake district straight ahead. Make sure it's a day with good visibility to enjoy at its best.

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17.3 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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29.4 km

Parkfoot Brow Plantation

Forest

34.2 km

Ruins

44.1 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

44.8 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

45.3 km

Archaeological Site

55.2 km

River Ribble

Lake

60.7 km

Austwick Village

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are coming through, please stop at the Game Cock, it has a small patisserie/boulangerie and is well worth calling in

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72.3 km

Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bowland Knotts 430.7m P88 (1413ft)
Forest of Bowland Definitive List.
County of Yorkshire Definitive List.
Kent List.

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73.9 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

84.6 km

View of Slaidburn

Highlight • Settlement

A picturesque corner of Lancashire, Slaidburn is a gray stone village found on the banks of the River Hodder. The village is surrounded by misty moorland and patchwork farmland. Be …

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85.3 km

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice village with large open green and good cafe car park and toilets

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92.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.4 km

508 m

135 m

107 m

Surfaces

60.6 km

31.0 km

508 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Dunsop Bridge

Slaidburn War Memorial

View of Bowland Knotts

Cross o' Greet Summit

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Austwick Village

Bowland Knotts

View of Slaidburn

Slaidburn Village

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