Bolton-by-Bowland Village – Settle Town Centre loop from Whalley

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – Settle Town Centre loop from Whalley

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – Settle Town Centre loop from Whalley

05:15

84.3km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.08 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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11.5 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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13.1 km

River Ribble

Lake

18.5 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

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24.6 km

Carr Moor Plantation

Forest

41.6 km

View of Black Gill Lane, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you do the ride from settle be prepared for a tough climb, well worth it for the beautiful views.

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44.4 km

Scaleber Wood

Forest

47.0 km

Settle Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is …

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47.2 km

Ye Olde Naked Man Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular and long standing cafe and take away in the centre of Settle. Also includes a bakery so filled rolls, cakes, coffees, ice cream, milkshakes, etc. are all available. Food …

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47.8 km

Settle Bridge over the River Ribble

Highlight • River

The River Ribble runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire in Northern England. and is one of the few that start in the Yorkshire Dales and flow westwards towards the sea. …

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