The Strawberry Duck – Singletrack Gravel Path loop from Darwen

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

The Strawberry Duck – Singletrack Gravel Path loop from Darwen

Moderate

4.7

(3)

riders

The Strawberry Duck – Singletrack Gravel Path loop from Darwen

03:32

47.6km

730m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.0 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Eroded Rocky Cliffs and Military Firing Zone Warning

Highlight • Canyon

Badly eroded section

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24.0 km

West Pennine Moors

Forest

24.7 km

The Strawberry Duck

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with real ale and good food

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26.7 km

View of the railway from Turton Castle wall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Crazy route not recommended if you don't have gatorskins on your road bike

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32.6 km

Path to Blackburn Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

To reach this point you are on a trail that goes up and down. Some people might struggle, but fit people will ride through without much effort. Good views but it can be windy in this location

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33.4 km

Singletrack Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

This singletrack runs adjacent to the main road. It is quite hilly and takes a bit of effort to ride through. The surfaces are compact and it is good to ride on

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34.0 km

View of Great Robert Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from this location are mint. Great Robert Hill tends to stick out, stunning views of the valley sweeping all around, it is worth seeing

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39.1 km

View of Belmont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views here are lovely and if you are lucky you will see sheep, Goat, cow and Bulls. Also there is a small pond to wild swim near here in warmer weather.

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