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North West England

View from The Crank – Pimbo Lane loop from Rainford

Road cycling routes

North West England

View from The Crank – Pimbo Lane loop from Rainford

Easy

5.0

(3)

37

riders

View from The Crank – Pimbo Lane loop from Rainford

00:46

19.0km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.99 km

Crank Road Climb and View of Billinge Hill

Highlight • Climb

From S-N, a fast start from the main road leading to a good climb past the hospital, rewarded with views at top, plus the Red Cat pub

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2

7.03 km

View from The Crank

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Goodluck

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3

7.40 km

The Red Cat

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Craving delectable food in a delightful and inviting pub setting? Look no further than The Red Cat, a family-owned establishment that has been revitalised into a family-friendly, relaxing environment. Enjoy …

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7.43 km

Views from Crank Road

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Crank Road starts at Windle Junction of the EastLancs Road.
It has beautiful scenery surrounded by farm land and fields and finally takes you up the hill a couple of …

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5

7.64 km

The Crank Hill

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It's a bloody big hill

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6

8.72 km

Pimbo Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet and narrow lane, fast descent from the north and an easy alternative to Shaley Brow from the south.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

42 %

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