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The best road cycling routes around Pendle

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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 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 9, 2025

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1. A loop of Pendle Hill & the Ribble valley

61.5km

03:29

1,050m

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

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2. Colne Lane – Paceline Cycles loop from Colne

45.0km

02:05

430m

Moderate 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

48.6km

02:21

460m

Moderate 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

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

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5. Downham Village – Whalley Village Centre loop from Barnoldswick

61.1km

02:55

660m

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

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6. Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

61.0km

02:59

660m

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

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

45.3km

02:25

660m

670m

Moderate 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

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

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9. Greenberfield Locks – Colne Lane loop from Colne

24.0km

01:10

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Bowland Knotts Climb – Keasden Crossroads loop from Colne

89.5km

04:50

1,310m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. 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 – Whalley Village Centre loop from Barnoldswick

6. Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

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

8. Burnsall Village – Bolton Priory Ruins loop from Barnoldswick

9. Greenberfield Locks – Colne Lane loop from Colne

10. Bowland Knotts Climb – Keasden Crossroads loop from Colne

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