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England
North West England
Lancashire

Forest of Bowland northern fells loop

Hard

4.8

(5)

322

riders

Forest of Bowland northern fells loop

04:20

82.5km

1,270m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Train Station

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8.69 km

View of the Lune Valley

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The beautiful Lune Valley is located a stone's throw from the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The River Lune carves through stunning green countryside to form the picturesque valley. The area …

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27.4 km

Cross of Greet Climb

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Tougher but shorter from the south (1.8 miles 6% avg) , save your energy for a final kick near the top where it maxes out at around 18%. Fast descent from both sides, so take care.

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54.4 km

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint

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The Trough of Bowland is a valley and high pass in the Forest of Bowland. The road runs from Dunsop Bridge at 123m up to the pass at 295m and …

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57.4 km

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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73.3 km

Jubilee Tower (Quernmore)

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A good climb especially from the north from Quernmore, this is the shorter steeper side. From the north it averages 6% for approximately 2 miles, the steep section is early …

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82.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.8 km

5.05 km

1.42 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.4 km

20.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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