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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from Longridge

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from Longridge

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from Longridge

06:36

103km

1,190m

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: April 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.7 km

Porter Wood

Forest

17.3 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the …

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24.2 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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24.2 km

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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29.1 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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34.5 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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34.8 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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36.3 km

Cross of Greet Pass

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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46.8 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

47.8 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

60.3 km

Ye Olde Naked Man Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular and long standing cafe and take away in the centre of Settle. Also includes a bakery so filled rolls, cakes, coffees, ice cream, milkshakes, etc. are all available. Food …

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103 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

100 km

1.89 km

709 m

387 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.6 km

25.7 km

929 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from Longridge

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Slaidburn War Memorial

Slaidburn Village

View of Bowland Knotts

Cross o' Greet Summit

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Cross of Greet Pass

Ye Olde Naked Man Café

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