Waddington Village – Waddington Fell loop from Read

Waddington Village – Waddington Fell loop from Read

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Waddington Village – Waddington Fell loop from Read

03:02

56.6km

930m

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: August 21, 2026

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After 20.0 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.62 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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15.5 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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19.4 km

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

Highlight • Structure

Short but steep climb

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22.8 km

Grindleton Fell

Mountain Pass

27.0 km

Smallden Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely quiet lane heading East/West between Slaidburn and Bolton by Bowland

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30.0 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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32.9 km

Waddington Fell

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Affectionally referred to as 'Waddy' by locals, this is one of the main climbs in the area. Approaching from the south it is an average of 6% for 2.5 miles. …

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43.6 km

Bashall Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café with good food, excellent coffee. No bike rack but plenty of places to put them with good visibility. A little too swanky for your usual cycling café but …

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48.1 km