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Widdop Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

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Widdop Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

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Widdop Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

02:16

27.9km

630m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.46 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.48 km

View of Briercliffe

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.7 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

12.1 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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12.3 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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13.9 km

View of Gorple Reservoir from Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great picnic/break spot before descending either way

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16.9 km

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

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

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22.4 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

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27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

10.0 km

3.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

5.03 km

4.40 km

4.39 km

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Widdop Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

View of Briercliffe

Widdop Descent

Widdop Reservoir

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

View of Gorple Reservoir from Rocky Outcrop

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

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