In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Pendle to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right …

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. A loop of Pendle Hill & the Ribble valley

61.5km

03:29

1,050m

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2. Colne Lane – Paceline Cycles loop from Colne

45.0km

02:05

420m

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

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3. Hellifield Village Entrance – Halton West Countryside Views loop from Earby

47.9km

02:19

460m

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

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4. Colne Lane – Chapel Lane Cobbled Climb loop from Colne

47.6km

02:43

430m

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

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5. Downham Village – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

61.1km

02:55

660m

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

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6. Downham Village – Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden loop from Colne

45.3km

02:25

670m

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

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7. Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Otterburn Pasture loop from Barnoldswick

62.1km

03:02

670m

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

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8. Burnsall Village – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Barnoldswick

88.5km

04:36

990m

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

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9. Bowland Knotts Climb – Keasden Crossroads loop from Colne

90.5km

04:53

1,320m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Greenberfield Locks loop from Earby

33.4km

01:31

290m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Pendle

1. A loop of Pendle Hill & the Ribble valley

2. Colne Lane – Paceline Cycles loop from Colne

3. Hellifield Village Entrance – Halton West Countryside Views loop from Earby

4. Colne Lane – Chapel Lane Cobbled Climb loop from Colne

5. Downham Village – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

6. Downham Village – Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden loop from Colne

7. Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Otterburn Pasture loop from Barnoldswick

8. Burnsall Village – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Barnoldswick

9. Bowland Knotts Climb – Keasden Crossroads loop from Colne

10. Greenberfield Locks loop from Earby

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