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Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen

The best road cycling routes in Blackburn with Darwen

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Blackburn with Darwen to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Lancashire Cycleway Southwestern loop

128km

05:54

1,160m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Darwen

70.4km

03:29

1,030m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Darwen

49.3km

02:38

790m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen

43.7km

02:15

650m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. Belmont Reservoir Dam Wall – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Turton Bottoms

38.1km

01:55

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Turton and Entwistle Reservoir – Belmont Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Entwistle

31.4km

01:44

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7. Ribchester Arms – Potters Barn Café loop from Blackburn

47.6km

02:12

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Trough of Bowland Viewpoint – Hodder Bridge loop from Cherry Tree

94.9km

04:40

1,280m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Strawberry Duck Pub – Tottington Station loop from Entwistle

53.6km

02:39

790m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Waddington Village – Whalley Village Centre loop from Blackburn

55.6km

02:42

700m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Blackburn with Darwen

1. Lancashire Cycleway Southwestern loop

2. View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Darwen

3. View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Darwen

4. Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen

5. Belmont Reservoir Dam Wall – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Turton Bottoms

6. Turton and Entwistle Reservoir – Belmont Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Entwistle

7. Ribchester Arms – Potters Barn Café loop from Blackburn

8. Trough of Bowland Viewpoint – Hodder Bridge loop from Cherry Tree

9. Strawberry Duck Pub – Tottington Station loop from Entwistle

10. Waddington Village – Whalley Village Centre loop from Blackburn

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