Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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5.25 km

Alice Nutter Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the infamous witches trials, one of the best known – Alice Nutter – was immortalised as a statue in Roughlee village from where she came.

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6.93 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

9.15 km

Pendle Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pendle Hill at 557m is an isolated peak west of the Pennines and south of the main Forest of Bowland range. It is actually part of the Forest of Bowland …

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10.4 km

Pendle Road Ascent from Twiston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lengthy but gradual climb up to some spectacular views over Big End

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14.2 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

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33.7 km

Descent Into Sabden

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Steep and very narrow descent before Sabden and the start of the Nick O'Pendle climb.

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33.7 km

Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden

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Horrid steep climb away from the Nick O Pendle - lovely views in all directions though

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36.7 km

Rising Fishery Café

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Nice little cafe with a good selection of sandwiches and hot drinks. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

8.00 km

1.35 km

452 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

16.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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