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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

01:51

28.9km

360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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333 m

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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367 m

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice village with large open green and good cafe car park and toilets

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7.13 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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7.13 km

Puddle Ducks Tea House

Highlight • Cafe

A popular cafe in the centre of the UK. Fresh home cooked food and cakes served daily from 10:00 - 16:00. Great place for a pre or post run coffee …

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15.9 km

Cow Ark Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Also known as Hall Hill. A tough one, especially from the north (0.6 mile averaging 11%)

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18.4 km

The Inn at Whitewell

Highlight • Restaurant

Quite a swanky pub, was featured in BBC's 'The Trip' with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Can be quite busy with weddings at weekends, so road cyclists might not feel …

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19.7 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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22.3 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

Surfaces

28.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

13°C

28 %

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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

Slaidburn War Memorial

Slaidburn Village

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Puddle Ducks Tea House

Cow Ark Climb

The Inn at Whitewell

Hodder Bridge

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

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