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Pendle Hill & the Forest of Bowland loop from Preston

Pendle Hill & the Forest of Bowland loop from Preston

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Pendle Hill & the Forest of Bowland loop from Preston

04:36

95.3km

1,130m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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48.7 km

Nick of Pendle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A good climb from either side. Climbing it from the north is my favoured route (7% 1.3 miles). For those wanting a break try the Wellsprings Café / Spanish Mexican Restaurant, about half way up from the North.

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66.5 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewpoint on Jeffrey Hill is at 262m. Great views north onto the Forest of Bowland and west out over Morecombe Bay. If you ride up to the higher point …

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83.4 km

Owd Nell's Tavern

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An unusual looking thatched pub with a canalside location.

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95.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

16.1 km

13.3 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.7 km

10.2 km

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 10 December

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Nick of Pendle

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Owd Nell's Tavern

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