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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Nelson

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North West England

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Nelson

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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Nelson

01:24

23.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.69 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.73 km

Gravel path around Barrowford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2

5.50 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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3

5.50 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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4

6.08 km

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Highlight • Natural

the only place in time!

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5

7.90 km

Cafe Cargo

Highlight • Cafe

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

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6

8.09 km

The Brew Barge

Highlight • Cafe

Floating cafe near to Foulridge. Fantastic homemade cake & a decent brew.

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12.0 km

Barlick Castle

Ruins

B

23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

4.26 km

1.90 km

640 m

292 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

11.0 km

275 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

20 %

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