The Hyndburn Greenway is a flat, traffic-free route in Lancashire that follows old railway lines and canal towpaths between Accrington and Blackburn, passing parks, art galleries and former mills. Along the way, you'll also encounter the Ashton Flood Wheel, a striking engineering feature.

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1. Charles Lane – View of the Rolling Hills loop from Accrington

31.4km

02:01

360m

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

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2. Hollins Lane – The Drop Off Café loop from Ramsbottom

38.7km

02:29

470m

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

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3. Woodland Cycle Path – Gravel Path loop from Ramsbottom

40.3km

02:40

430m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Hyndburn Greenway and Ashton Flood Wheel

1. Charles Lane – View of the Rolling Hills loop from Accrington

2. Hollins Lane – The Drop Off Café loop from Ramsbottom

3. Woodland Cycle Path – Gravel Path loop from Ramsbottom

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