War Memorial Cross – Cycleway Alongside the A56 loop from Accrington
War Memorial Cross – Cycleway Alongside the A56 loop from Accrington
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War Memorial Cross – Cycleway Alongside the A56 loop from Accrington
02:16
47.8km
570m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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After 41.3 km for 466 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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12.6 km
Horncliffe Wood
Forest
18.2 km
Polocini Headquarters
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
19.5 km
Whitewell Brook
Lake
25.7 km
War Memorial Cross
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
37.6 km
The Whitaker Museum
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
41.6 km
Cycleway Alongside the A56
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
47.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.3 km
11.5 km
5.49 km
1.47 km
805 m
221 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
44.0 km
3.35 km
442 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (400 m)
Lowest point (130 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 2 June
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11°C
85 %
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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h
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