Downham Village – Chatburn Village loop from Chatburn

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Downham Village – Chatburn Village loop from Chatburn

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Downham Village – Chatburn Village loop from Chatburn

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16.5km

160m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

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1.77 km

Downham Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Great homemade ice cream

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4.14 km

Bridle Track at the Farm

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid in the wet or ride on off-road tires/wheels.

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9.28 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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12.3 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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16.1 km

Chatburn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Just on the outskirts of Clitheroe, Chatburn is a small village with good access to the River Ribble.

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16.3 km

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Refuel? Ice Cream Shop and cafe established in the pretty village of Chatburn in 1947. Look for the giant ice cream cone!

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16.3 km

Chatburn Village

Highlight • Pub

Chatburn is a picturesque village in the Ribble Valley. It has all the things you need before or after a hike around the area. Local pub, The Brown Cow, serves …

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