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Barley (village) – Nick of Pendle loop from Clitheroe

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Barley (village) – Nick of Pendle loop from Clitheroe

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Barley (village) – Nick of Pendle loop from Clitheroe

02:02

27.1km

600m

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: May 12, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Refuel? Ice Cream Shop and cafe established in the pretty village of Chatburn in 1947. Look for the giant ice cream cone!

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5.68 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

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7.36 km

Pendle Road Climb from Downham

Highlight • Trail

10.3 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

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12.0 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

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12.1 km

The Barley Mow Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic pub with oak cladding and real fire. Food excellent and service friendly. A great pub.

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21.2 km

A good climb from either side. Climbing it from the north is my favoured route (7% 1.3 miles). For those wanting a break try the Wellsprings Café / Spanish Mexican Restaurant, about half way up from the North.

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26.2 km

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

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Part café, part bike shop (Colnago stockist). Good place to stop for a brew or mooch around. Closed on Tuesdays.

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

1.21 km

530 m

229 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

11.7 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Barley (village) – Nick of Pendle loop from Clitheroe

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Downham Village

Pendle Road Climb from Downham

View of Pendle Hill

Barley (village)

The Barley Mow Pub

Nick of Pendle

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

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