Cycling around Preston is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Lancashire. So you can find your perfect Preston 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 8, 2025

4.4

(5)

riders

1. Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop

26.6km

01:39

130m

140m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.9

(151)

990

riders

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

40.7km

02:33

170m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

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.

4.5

(8)

riders

3. Ribble Steam Railway – Guild Wheel Cycle Lane loop from Tanterton

29.4km

01:49

140m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.3

(8)

riders

4. View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Fulwood

23.8km

01:33

150m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(1)

riders

5. Lytham Windmill – Great Coffee Stop loop from Ingol

40.2km

02:18

160m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

riders

6. Ribble Steam Railway – Preston Marina loop from Tanterton

18.2km

01:06

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.5

(2)

riders

7. Fairhaven Lake – Lytham Windmill loop from Fulwood

58.0km

03:28

200m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(3)

riders

8. Lower Kem Mill Pond – Todd Lane Junction Pond loop from Preston

21.4km

01:20

140m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(2)

riders

9. Carwags Climb – Cafe in Forest of Bowland loop from Holme Slack

36.3km

02:11

270m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(12)

riders

10. River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

16.8km

01:05

80m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

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 Preston

From the countryside to the coast – Lancashire Cycleway loop

Cycling Collection by

Michael Brace (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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

Hiking Collection by

Adventurer Nic

Most popular routes around Preston

Road Cycling Routes around Preston

Hiking around Preston

Running Trails around Preston

Easy hikes around Preston

MTB Trails around Preston

Gravel biking around Preston

Most popular attractions around Preston

Places to see

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 Preston below and find the perfect route in your destination.

Barton Woodplumpton Whittingham Haighton Broughton Goosnargh Ingol And Tanterton Grimsargh Lea

Explore more

Browse the best Cycling routes in other regions.

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

The best cycling routes around Preston

1. Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop

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

3. Ribble Steam Railway – Guild Wheel Cycle Lane loop from Tanterton

4. View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Fulwood

5. Lytham Windmill – Great Coffee Stop loop from Ingol

6. Ribble Steam Railway – Preston Marina loop from Tanterton

7. Fairhaven Lake – Lytham Windmill loop from Fulwood

8. Lower Kem Mill Pond – Todd Lane Junction Pond loop from Preston

9. Carwags Climb – Cafe in Forest of Bowland loop from Holme Slack

10. River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Preston

Other adventures around Preston

Most popular routes around Preston

Most popular attractions around Preston

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 ⛰️