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United Kingdom
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North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Clitheroe

View of Pendle Hill – The Forest of Bowland loop from Clitheroe

Hard

5.0

(1)

22

riders

View of Pendle Hill – The Forest of Bowland loop from Clitheroe

03:43

53.7km

950m

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: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.84 km

Nick O'Pendle

Mountain Pass

2

15.0 km

The Clarion House

Highlight • Cafe

The Clarion House was built in 1912 for Nelson Independent Labour Party and is the last remaining house of many across the country. These houses provided a place in the …

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16.7 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

4

19.2 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

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5

22.2 km

6

32.8 km

The Pennine Bridleway starts here with some very gnarly rocky paths - fine when dry but a bit of a slip and slide when they are wet

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7

35.7 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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8

36.7 km

Climb Out of Bolton

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice little leg stretcher on the road heading South

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9

41.1 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

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10

50.8 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

B

53.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

2.29 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

16.5 km

672 m

164 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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