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Barnoldswick

Canal Towpath Steps

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

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1. 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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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Easy

4.8

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2. 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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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Intermediate

5.0

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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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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Expert Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Cold Dark North

August 12, 2023

Great chance to try out your tekkerz on the way down to the canal tow path

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

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