Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

03:51

42.8km

1,020m

Cycling

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.5 km for 317 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Incredible gravel riding along here, with twisting turning singletrack and loose gravel climbs, a real treat!

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14.4 km

View of Watersheddles Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant fast section of road with breath taking views.

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17.4 km

Ponden Reservoir

Lake

22.5 km

Bradford Waltonians Angling Club Waters

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

27.4 km

Nook

Ruins

29.2 km

Scenic Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

33.4 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

33.8 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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34.0 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

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37.0 km

Gorple Road Moorland Descent to Cant Clough Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Moorland singletrack leading down to Cant Clough reservoir. Best done in the dry to keep the singletrack single!

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

12.9 km

4.01 km

1.49 km

472 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

13.9 km

4.35 km

4.25 km

1.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

15 %

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from St John the Evangelist

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

View of Watersheddles Reservoir

Bradford Waltonians Angling Club Waters

Scenic Country Road

Widdop Descent

Widdop Reservoir

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

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