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: October 5, 2025

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

49.0km

03:02

420m

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

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2. Cafe Cargo – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Barnoldswick

22.2km

01:19

110m

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

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3. Gargrave Bridge – Canal Lock with Bench loop from Earby

40.3km

02:39

240m

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

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4. Bike loop from Colne

25.5km

01:39

110m

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

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5. The Old Rock Café loop from Lidgett

25.8km

02:16

430m

Intermediate 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

04:24

1,200m

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

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7. Gargrave Bridge – Yorkshire Dales National Park loop from Salterforth

51.3km

03:09

440m

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

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8. Cafe Cargo – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Earby

44.0km

02:59

430m

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

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9. Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Sough

36.1km

02:12

320m

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

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10. Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

56.2km

03:37

630m

Expert bike ride. Very 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. Cafe Cargo – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Barnoldswick

3. Gargrave Bridge – Canal Lock with Bench loop from Earby

4. Bike loop from Colne

5. The Old Rock Café loop from Lidgett

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

7. Gargrave Bridge – Yorkshire Dales National Park loop from Salterforth

8. Cafe Cargo – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Earby

9. Canal Lock with Bench – Gargrave Bridge loop from Sough

10. Gargrave Bridge – Settle Town Centre loop from Barnoldswick

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