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Whalley Village Centre – Waddington Bridge loop from Longridge

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Whalley Village Centre – Waddington Bridge loop from Longridge

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Whalley Village Centre – Waddington Bridge loop from Longridge

02:52

46.9km

450m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.00 km

Ribchester Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub in the Ribble Valley with a large beer garden. Run by Robbinson's Brewery, there's a good selection of drinks and delicious food. The pub is open from …

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6.93 km

River Ribble

Lake

16.1 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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16.4 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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17.9 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

20.2 km

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Highlight • Cycleway

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

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20.7 km

Oak Wood

Forest

24.7 km

Waddington Bridge

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road path along side the river Ribble leading up to Waddington.

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26.3 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

32.5 km

Browsholme Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

For tea room check for opening times

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32.9 km

Beggars Bush Plantation

Forest

46.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

443 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

2.13 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

63 %

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Whalley Village Centre – Waddington Bridge loop from Longridge

Ribchester Arms

Whalley Old Bridge

Whalley Village Centre

The Eagle at Barrow

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Waddington Bridge

The Waddington Arms

Browsholme Hall

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