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The best cycling routes around Pendle

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Cycling around Pendle is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Lancashire. So you can find your perfect Pendle 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 12, 2025

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1. Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Salterforth

49.3km

03:03

410m

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

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4.3

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2. Bike loop from Colne

25.5km

01:37

110m

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

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3. Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Nelson

23.0km

01:24

130m

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

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4.0

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4. The Old Rock Café loop from Colne

30.0km

02:33

470m

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

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4.0

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5. Foulridge Wharf and Café – Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track loop from Earby

43.8km

02:57

410m

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

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6. Oxenhope Moor Climb – New Road Climb loop from Nelson

61.7km

04:25

1,200m

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

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4.8

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7. Whalley Old Bridge – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

61.2km

03:50

610m

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

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5.0

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8. Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

56.2km

03:37

630m

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

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9. Hudson's Home Made Ices – The Waddington Arms loop from Barnoldswick

56.7km

03:30

550m

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

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10. Flooded Road to Alkincoats – View of the Countryside loop from Colne

30.7km

02:13

420m

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

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The best cycling routes around Pendle

1. Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Salterforth

2. Bike loop from Colne

3. Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Nelson

4. The Old Rock Café loop from Colne

5. Foulridge Wharf and Café – Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track loop from Earby

6. Oxenhope Moor Climb – New Road Climb loop from Nelson

7. Whalley Old Bridge – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

8. Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

9. Hudson's Home Made Ices – The Waddington Arms loop from Barnoldswick

10. Flooded Road to Alkincoats – View of the Countryside loop from Colne

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