Foulridge Wharf and Café – Lancashire–Yorkshire Border loop from Nelson

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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Lancashire–Yorkshire Border loop from Nelson

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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Lancashire–Yorkshire Border loop from Nelson

01:33

25.7km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 8.02 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.28 km

Pendle BMX Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Drop your seat post over the bumps. Saturday mornings are very busy on the pump track.

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3.31 km

Canal Locks Near Burnley

Highlight • Bridge

5.36 km

Deer Spotting on Steady Climb

Highlight • Natural

6.08 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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6.29 km

Start of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

When it’s wet this is quite boggy- it can be cool up here too even when it’s warmer lower down

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8.05 km

Leeds End of Foulridge Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Foulridge Tunnel, also known as the Mile Tunnel, is a 1,630-yard (1,490-meter) tunnel on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Foulridge, Lancashire. It is the longest canal tunnel in …

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8.10 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just before you get back onto the canal, there is a free water pump next to the cafe and toilets, ideal for refilling water bottles. It's very old fashioned and has to be opened to get the tap out!

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