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Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

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Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

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Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

03:27

12.8km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop, a moderate hike through the diverse and tranquil landscapes of the Forest of Bowland. This 7.9-mile (12.8 km) route, with an elevation gain of 562 feet (171 metres), offers a varied terrain of footpaths, country lanes, and riverside trails, taking approximately 3…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Forest of Bowland AONB

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5.98 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

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Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the …

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6.02 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

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Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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7.19 km

Victorian Iron Bridge over the River Hodder

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A Victorian iron bridge, built by the Blackburn Corporation in 1882. It carries a footpath over the River Hodder.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

2.71 km

2.66 km

879 m

566 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

1.27 km

1.12 km

322 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Victorian Iron Bridge over the River Hodder

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