Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
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Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
02:15
43.7km
650m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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After 14.0 km for 466 m
After 37.8 km for 159 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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10.5 km
Cattle Plantation Lower
Forest
14.2 km
Cycleway Alongside the A56
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
14.4 km
Cycle Path
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
19.0 km
View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
22.5 km
Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
22.5 km
The Rake Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
23.6 km
The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
31.2 km
Holdens and Co. Ice Cream Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
37.9 km
View of Calf Hey Reservoir from Broadhead Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
43.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.6 km
6.09 km
2.22 km
1.22 km
428 m
140 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
37.5 km
5.32 km
522 m
248 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (340 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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