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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Whalley

Downham Village – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Whalley

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Whalley

Downham Village – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Whalley

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Downham Village – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Whalley

02:40

45.0km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

857 m

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries the abbey was demolished with a country house built on the site.

Tip by

2

4.66 km

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Highlight • Cycleway

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

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5.19 km

Oak Wood

Forest

4

12.1 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

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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13.3 km

Mill Wood

Forest

6

21.1 km

Deer and Tents at Historic Manor

Highlight • Settlement

7

27.9 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

Tip by

8

31.8 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

Tip by

33.3 km

River Ribble

Lake

10

34.9 km

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Refuel? Ice Cream Shop and cafe established in the pretty village of Chatburn in 1947. Look for the giant ice cream cone!

Tip by

11

38.5 km

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part café, part bike shop (Colnago stockist). Good place to stop for a brew or mooch around. Closed on Tuesdays.

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B

45.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

4.32 km

2.06 km

1.47 km

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

8.84 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

53 %

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