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North West England

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint – Hodder Bridge loop from Broughton

Road cycling routes

North West England

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint – Hodder Bridge loop from Broughton

Moderate

4.7

(10)

258

riders

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint – Hodder Bridge loop from Broughton

02:53

66.3km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.91 km

Rail Hey Wood

Forest

2

18.3 km

The Barn, Scorton

Highlight • Cafe

A firm favourite with local cyclists. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Also has bike racks (although most of the locks have keys missing). It can take ages to get …

Tip by

3

25.0 km

Mashaw Road

Highlight • Cycleway

4

29.0 km

View of the Bowland Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazingly beautiful road looking East and North to the Bowland Fells Wolfhole Crag, Ward's Stone and Baxton Fell - the road to the Trough of Bowland

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5

31.1 km

Trough Road from Abbeystead

Highlight • Cycleway

A long and fairly gradual climb to the top of the Trough of Bowland from the West or a fun rolling descent from the Trough on the West side - this is a lovely stretch of road by Sawpit Wood

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34.1 km

Trough of Bowland

Mountain Pass

7

36.6 km

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trough of Bowland is a valley and high pass in the Forest of Bowland. The road runs from Dunsop Bridge at 123m up to the pass at 295m and …

Tip by

8

37.2 km

View of the Trough of Bowland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great spot for a cover photo!

Tip by

9

41.8 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

Tip by

42.7 km

Porter Wood

Forest

11

47.8 km

Whitewell Estate Bridge

Highlight • River

Some nice views looking east or west.

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B

66.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

3.99 km

3.80 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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