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

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Alice Nutter Statue

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On the narrow grass verge between the road and the footpath in the village of Roughlee stands a memorial to Alice Nutter. Approaching cyclists from a distance might immediately think, …

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4.62 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

7.12 km

View of Pendle Hill

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Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

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14.4 km

View of the Countryside

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19.3 km

Canal Path Cobbles

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Really taking the mixed-surface to the next level with a 50m section of decent sett

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20.5 km

Canal Towpath Steps

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Great chance to try out your tekkerz on the way down to the canal tow path

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22.1 km

Barlick Castle

Ruins

25.9 km

Cafe Cargo

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Food and drink is good but be prepared to pay for it!

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27.9 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

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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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28.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

6.52 km

2.81 km

2.38 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

16.1 km

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

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Cafe Cargo

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

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