Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley

The best cycling routes around Ribble Valley

4.7

(306)

6,152

riders

292

rides

Cycling around Ribble Valley is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Lancashire. So you can find your perfect Ribble Valley 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 22, 2025

4.0

(2)

riders

1. 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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(146)

997

riders

2. 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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

5.0

(2)

1,263

riders

3. Gisburn Forest Bike Trails loop from Tosside

18.4km

01:51

300m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

279

riders

4. Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

10.6km

01:02

180m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.0

(2)

118

riders

5. Slaidburn Village – View of Bowland Knotts loop from Chipping

85.2km

05:47

1,310m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(1)

110

riders

6. Slaidburn Village – The Cobbled Corner Café loop from Slaidburn

62.1km

04:00

840m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

7. The Cobbled Corner Café loop from Chipping

48.1km

03:08

660m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(9)

riders

8. Hudson's Home Made Ices – The Waddington Arms loop from Clitheroe

42.0km

02:31

300m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(5)

riders

9. View of Bowland Knotts – Slaidburn Village loop from Newton

52.3km

03:51

1,010m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

riders

10. The Cobbled Corner Café – Whalley Old Bridge loop from Clitheroe

49.3km

03:01

450m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures around Ribble Valley

The Pennine Rally — Bikepacking Edinburgh to Manchester

Cycling Collection by

Kitty Dennis

Lancashire Cycleway loop – From the countryside to the coast

Cycling Collection by

Amy

Second City Divide — Rough Stuff Of The North

Mountain Biking Collection by

Katherine Moore

Ribble Way — A remarkable river ramble into the heart of the Dales

Hiking Collection by

Alex Foxfield

Most popular routes around Ribble Valley

Hiking around Ribble Valley

Road Cycling Routes around Ribble Valley

Easy hikes around Ribble Valley

Running Trails around Ribble Valley

MTB Trails around Ribble Valley

Waterfall hikes around Ribble Valley

Gravel biking around Ribble Valley

Most popular attractions around Ribble Valley

Places to see

Natural Monuments

Mountain Peaks

Bike Parks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Check out more Cycling routes throughout Ribble Valley below and find the perfect route in your destination.

Explore more

Browse the best Cycling routes in other regions.

Lancaster Forest Of Bowland Aonb Sefton Chorley Preston Fylde Rossendale Burnley Wyre South Ribble Pendle West Lancashire Hyndburn

The best cycling routes around Ribble Valley

1. Clitheroe and The Forest of Bowland loop

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

3. Gisburn Forest Bike Trails loop from Tosside

4. Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

5. Slaidburn Village – View of Bowland Knotts loop from Chipping

6. Slaidburn Village – The Cobbled Corner Café loop from Slaidburn

7. The Cobbled Corner Café loop from Chipping

8. Hudson's Home Made Ices – The Waddington Arms loop from Clitheroe

9. View of Bowland Knotts – Slaidburn Village loop from Newton

10. The Cobbled Corner Café – Whalley Old Bridge loop from Clitheroe

Other adventures around Ribble Valley

Most popular routes around Ribble Valley

Most popular attractions around Ribble Valley

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️