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Trough of Bowland Pass – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

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Trough of Bowland Pass – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

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Trough of Bowland Pass – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

05:20

69.6km

1,210m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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Sawley Village Signpost Climb

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Grindleton Fell

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View of Slaidburn

A picturesque corner of Lancashire, Slaidburn is a gray stone village found on the banks of the River Hodder. The village is surrounded by misty moorland and patchwork farmland. Be …

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Slaidburn Village

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

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22.5 km

Gravel Track in Forest of Bowland

don't ride on a gravel bike

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38.5 km

Lee Wood

Forest

40.8 km

Trough of Bowland Pass

Can approach from the east or west. Coming from Dunsop Bridge (east) involves climbing up a steep hill towards the final part (Boundary Hill) which is 13% average with kicker …

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50.5 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

A small picturesque village for those wishing to explore the Trough / Forest of Bowland. It has a post office, café (Puddleducks) and also car park and toilets on the east side of the village.

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53.1 km

Hodder Bridge

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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54.1 km

Porter Wood

Forest

66.6 km

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington …

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69.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

15.4 km

980 m

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

11.5 km

3.78 km

2.95 km

269 m

Elevation

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Trough of Bowland Pass – Hodder Bridge loop from Clitheroe

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

View of Slaidburn

Slaidburn Village

Gravel Track in Forest of Bowland

Trough of Bowland Pass

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Hodder Bridge

Waddington Village

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