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The best cycling routes in Lancashire

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Cycling in Lancashire is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Lancashire bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Garstang to the Centre of Great Britain loop

63.2km

04:04

640m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

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2. Lancaster to Heysham Docks loop

28.8km

01:42

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carnforth to Arnside loop

29.2km

01:53

290m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4. Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop

26.6km

01:39

130m

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lancaster to Morecambe Bay and Glasson Dock loop

39.1km

02:19

160m

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Adlington loop to the coast at Southport

80.3km

05:07

280m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. St Annes-on-the-Sea to Toll bridge loop

69.4km

04:19

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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8. Clitheroe and The Forest of Bowland loop

63.8km

04:24

870m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Preston and Blackburn loop from Chorley

60.3km

03:46

450m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Longridge

46.7km

02:52

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Lancashire

1. Garstang to the Centre of Great Britain loop

2. Lancaster to Heysham Docks loop

3. Carnforth to Arnside loop

4. Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop

5. Lancaster to Morecambe Bay and Glasson Dock loop

6. Adlington loop to the coast at Southport

7. St Annes-on-the-Sea to Toll bridge loop

8. Clitheroe and The Forest of Bowland loop

9. Preston and Blackburn loop from Chorley

10. View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Longridge

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