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North West England

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop – Clitheroe Castle loop from Whalley

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop – Clitheroe Castle loop from Whalley

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Bowland Bikes Café & Shop – Clitheroe Castle loop from Whalley

00:54

14.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.88 km for 61 m

After 6.41 km for 107 m

After 6.59 km for 258 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18 m

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

2

5.35 km

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part café, part bike shop (Colnago stockist). Good place to stop for a brew or mooch around. Closed on Tuesdays.

Tip by

3

5.88 km

The Ale House, Clitheroe

Highlight • Other

The Ale House, Clitheroe.

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4

6.19 km

Clitheroe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nestled in the Ribble Valley and sandwiched between the isolated upland of Pendle Hill and the broader fells of the Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe is a glorious base for many …

Tip by

5

11.7 km

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Highlight • Cycleway

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

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B

14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.95 km

384 m

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.25 km

5.51 km

243 m

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