Hornby Weir – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

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Hornby Weir – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

Moderate

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Hornby Weir – Loyn Bridge loop from Wennington

01:46

29.1km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 35 m

After 29.0 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.07 km

Hornby Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly tea room, with good choice of ice creams and cakes, and nice strong coffee too.

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5.20 km

Hornby Weir

Highlight • Structure

Built after 1891 it was most likely created to create a deep area for boating on the river.

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5.37 km

St Margaret's Church, Hornby

Highlight • Religious Site

A church as been on this site since 1338. The oldest part of the current church, the tower, was built in 1514.

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5.88 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

The very edge of the Forest of Bowland AONB in the village of Hornby. It's all glorious from here on...

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6.63 km

Loyn Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Loyn Bridge has connected Hornby and Gressingham villages for centuries. The current bridge is thought to have been built after 1591, to replace another bridge. Made from sandstone blocks, …

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9.73 km

Pocka Lane

Highlight • Trail

A lovely quiet lane that's a deadend for road bikes but is a great cut-through towards Keer Holme and Docker to the North on an MTB of GRVL bike - …

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18.0 km

Biggins Wood

Forest

18.7 km

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice views. Apparently, there is no record of it ever been built - so it was assumed the Devil built it 🙃. We used to jump off it in younger …

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18.7 km

Devil's Bridge Over the River Lune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kirkby Lonsdale is a pretty little town often missed by the public as they skirt it on the A65. Lots of little shops and cafes around the market place and welcoming of bike riders. Well worth a break.

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