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North West England

View from Jeffrey Hill – Stonyhurst College loop from Mellor

Road cycling routes

North West England

View from Jeffrey Hill – Stonyhurst College loop from Mellor

Moderate

11

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View from Jeffrey Hill – Stonyhurst College loop from Mellor

01:53

40.1km

510m

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: April 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.83 km

River Ribble

Lake

2

7.76 km

Ribchester Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub in the Ribble Valley with a large beer garden. Run by Robbinson's Brewery, there's a good selection of drinks and delicious food. The pub is open from …

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3

8.25 km

Potters Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little coffee shop serving homemade cakes and heartier meals as well as take-away ice cream parlour and small selection of alcoholic drinks as well. Popular with locals & cyclists. …

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4

13.8 km

View from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good test of fitness for the locals. If attacked from Ribchester it makes it one of the longest climbs in the area (although you do have to cross a …

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5

14.2 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. From Hurst Green in the south to Wennington in the North, the Forest of …

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6

15.1 km

Panoramic View of the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

A cycle along this smooth, tarmacked road offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.

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18.0 km

Dilworth Upper Reservoir

Lake

8

26.7 km

Stonyhurst College

Highlight • Historical Site

Wonderful view of Stonyhurst College as you ride down the Avenue

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9

27.8 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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B

40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

6.57 km

1.01 km

363 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

1.08 km

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Highest point (280 m)

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