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North West England

Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Thornton in Craven

Road cycling routes

North West England

Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Thornton in Craven

Moderate

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Thornton in Craven

02:09

43.6km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.05 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Barnoldswick

Highlight • River

Towpath is reasonable for cycling and there is something tranquil about a canal

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2

13.9 km

The Buck Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food, great beer and great staff.

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3

20.8 km

Garden Makers Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great Cafe, lovely food and drink with excellent service, on some great Lancashire roads. Well worth a visit

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4

26.9 km

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a free car park with 19 spaces and 2 disabled spaces.
There are public conveniences including an accessibility bathroom.
Overnight stays are prohibited.

What3words location: linked, buckling, assure

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5

27.1 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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27.7 km

Two Gates Plantation

Forest

7

32.5 km

Gisburn Café

Highlight • Cafe

open mondays

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8

32.5 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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B

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

4.40 km

4.05 km

1.60 km

495 m

220 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

14.0 km

220 m

217 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 28 May

18°C

12°C

28 %

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