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Cononley

Nick of Pendle – Downham Village loop from Cononley

Yorkshire And The Humber

Cononley

Nick of Pendle – Downham Village loop from Cononley

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Nick of Pendle – Downham Village loop from Cononley

04:19

71.3km

1,450m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.61 km

Black Lane End

Highlight • Pub

The road here was the first turnpike road in Pendle, built in 1755. Today, there's no fee to pass this way, but there is a great pub, the Black Lane …

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27.4 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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27.4 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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29.5 km

A good climb from either side. Climbing it from the north is my favoured route (7% 1.3 miles). For those wanting a break try the Wellsprings Café / Spanish Mexican Restaurant, about half way up from the North.

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37.6 km

Waddington Village

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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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44.6 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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48.5 km

Pendle Road Ascent from Twiston

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

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59.2 km

Skipton Old Road Descent

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2.25km of descent, 5.9%.

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71.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.8 km

3.44 km

1.64 km

229 m

166 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

20.1 km

897 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Nick of Pendle – Downham Village loop from Cononley

Black Lane End

Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden

Descent Into Sabden

Nick of Pendle

Waddington Village

Downham Village

Pendle Road Ascent from Twiston

Skipton Old Road Descent

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