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Downham Village – Clitheroe Castle loop from Clitheroe

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Downham Village – Clitheroe Castle loop from Clitheroe

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Downham Village – Clitheroe Castle loop from Clitheroe

01:32

24.0km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Refuel? Ice Cream Shop and cafe established in the pretty village of Chatburn in 1947. Look for the giant ice cream cone!

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5.69 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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8.34 km

Bridle Track at the Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid in the wet or ride on off-road tires/wheels.

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16.4 km

Freemasons at Wiswell

Highlight • Pub

Stop at the Freemasons and sit outside for a nibble and refreshments.

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19.7 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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20.2 km

Oak Wood

Forest

22.7 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.

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23.2 km

The Ale House, Clitheroe

Highlight • Other

The Ale House, Clitheroe.

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23.8 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 …

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24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

1.35 km

839 m

638 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

8.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 25 May

27°C

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Downham Village – Clitheroe Castle loop from Clitheroe

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Downham Village

Bridle Track at the Farm

Freemasons at Wiswell

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

The Ale House, Clitheroe

Clitheroe Castle

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