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Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Brierfield

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Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Brierfield

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Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Brierfield

02:38

37.6km

690m

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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.52 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.54 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

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11.8 km

Cafe / tearoom serving hot / cold drinks, breakfast and lunches.

Opening Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 15:00
Friday: 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00

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23.0 km

Cafe Cargo

Highlight • Cafe

Food and drink is good but be prepared to pay for it!

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24.8 km

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Highlight • Natural

the only place in time!

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25.4 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just before you get back onto the canal, there is a free water pump next to the cafe and toilets, ideal for refilling water bottles. It's very old fashioned and has to be opened to get the tap out!

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25.4 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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30.9 km

Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Free. Always open. Ride counter clockwise. Have fun.

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

5.06 km

2.19 km

1.17 km

335 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

18.3 km

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

20°C

10°C

0 %

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Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Brierfield

View of Briercliffe

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

The Old Rock Cafe

Cafe Cargo

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track

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