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The best road cycling routes around Lancaster

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Lancaster 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: October 21, 2025

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1. Forest of Bowland northern fells loop

82.5km

04:20

1,270m

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

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268

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2. A loop of road climbs from Lancaster — Forest of Bowland

86.6km

04:49

1,550m

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

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3. A loop of Warton Crag with Morecombe Bay views from Lancaster

49.1km

02:07

370m

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

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4. Lune Valley loop from Lancaster

58.5km

02:37

470m

460m

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

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5. Lancashire Cycleway Northern loop

114km

05:32

1,420m

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

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4.8

(16)

366

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6. Top of Mabbin Climb – Dallam Tower Estate loop from Silverdale

47.6km

02:13

400m

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

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4.3

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221

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7. Jubilee Tower (Quernmore) – Trough of Bowland Pass loop from Lancaster

66.9km

03:17

970m

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

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4.7

(3)

184

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8. Arnside Pier – Quiet Lane on the Bay Cycleway loop from Lancaster

62.7km

02:45

500m

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

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4.5

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103

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9. Barbondale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

63.8km

03:15

770m

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

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5.0

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128

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10. View of Crook O’Lune – Lancaster Cycle Path loop from Brookhouse

37.5km

01:28

140m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Lancaster

1. Forest of Bowland northern fells loop

2. A loop of road climbs from Lancaster — Forest of Bowland

3. A loop of Warton Crag with Morecombe Bay views from Lancaster

4. Lune Valley loop from Lancaster

5. Lancashire Cycleway Northern loop

6. Top of Mabbin Climb – Dallam Tower Estate loop from Silverdale

7. Jubilee Tower (Quernmore) – Trough of Bowland Pass loop from Lancaster

8. Arnside Pier – Quiet Lane on the Bay Cycleway loop from Lancaster

9. Barbondale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

10. View of Crook O’Lune – Lancaster Cycle Path loop from Brookhouse

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