Whalley Village Centre – Whalley Viaduct loop from Read

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Whalley Village Centre – Whalley Viaduct loop from Read

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Whalley Village Centre – Whalley Viaduct loop from Read

01:46

28.5km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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5.08 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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5.69 km

Whalley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

9.15 km

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Highlight • Religious Site

Picturesque spot with the church overlooking the river Ribble

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15.6 km

Clitheroe Castle Keep

Highlight • Monument

Fine views over the surrounding countryside, including the north west flanks of Pendle, and next to good regional museum.

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16.8 km

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part café, part bike shop (Colnago stockist). Good place to stop for a brew or mooch around. Closed on Tuesdays.

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19.3 km

Oak Wood

Forest

19.8 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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22.1 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

4.33 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

5.73 km

419 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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Whalley Village Centre – Whalley Viaduct loop from Read

Whalley Old Bridge

Whalley Village Centre

Whalley Viaduct

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Clitheroe Castle Keep

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

The Eagle at Barrow

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