Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail and a good start point for several walks.

Ann (Peregrinate North West & Beyond)

February 24, 2025

Hiking

🌿 The village is a gateway to stunning routes like the Trough of Bowland, Whin Fell, and along the River Dunsop. It’s perfect for peaceful countryside walks
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Roadie Steve 🚴‍♂️

September 12, 2018

Road cycling

A small picturesque village for those wishing to explore the Trough / Forest of Bowland. It has a post office, café (Puddleducks) and also car park and toilets on the east side of the village.

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Best routes near Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

4.8

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1. The Trough of Bowland loop from Garstang — Forest of Bowland

53.9km

02:38

660m

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

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2. Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Clitheroe

79.9km

03:34

830m

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

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5.0

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3. Waddington Village – Hodder Bridge loop from Whalley

66.5km

03:03

700m

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

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Elevation 120 m

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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Location: Bowland Forest High, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Trough of Bowland Pass

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Slaidburn War Memorial

Hodder Bridge

Birdy Brow Climb

Panoramic View of the Forest of Bowland

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

1. The Trough of Bowland loop from Garstang — Forest of Bowland

2. Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Clitheroe

3. Waddington Village – Hodder Bridge loop from Whalley

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