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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

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North West England

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

Easy

4.0

(2)

18

riders

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Greenberfield Locks loop from Barnoldswick

00:52

14.5km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.09 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Barnoldswick

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

2

4.37 km

Lancashire–Yorkshire Border

Highlight • Natural Monument

Scenic views all round on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire

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3

5.82 km

Cafe Cargo

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

4

5.86 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

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!

Tip by

5

6.02 km

The Brew Barge

Highlight • Cafe

Floating cafe near to Foulridge. Fantastic homemade cake & a decent brew.

Tip by

6

11.3 km

Canal Towpath Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

7

12.5 km

Greenberfield Locks

Highlight • Trail

Originally a three-rise lock, Greenberfield Locks were adapted to three separate single locks in 1820. Above the second lock, you'll spot an old limekiln. Lime used to be carried between …

Tip by

8

12.6 km

Canal Path Cobbles

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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B

14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

3.96 km

1.19 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.84 km

1.80 km

492 m

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