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Viewpoint across to the Lakes – Forest of Bowland Loop from Lancaster

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Viewpoint across to the Lakes – Forest of Bowland Loop from Lancaster

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August 26, 2020

Viewpoint across to the Lakes – Forest of Bowland Loop from Lancaster

Hard

05:22

78.3km

14.6km/h

1,280m

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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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 75.6 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.8 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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32.5 km

View of Slaidburn

Highlight • Settlement

A picturesque corner of Lancashire, Slaidburn is a gray stone village found on the banks of the River Hodder. The village is surrounded by misty moorland and patchwork farmland. Be …

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36.2 km

Stocks Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled at the head of the Hodder Valley, Stocks Reservoir is a wild and wonderful place surrounded by green forested hills. The reservoir serves as the largest fly fishery in …

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39.6 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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45.0 km

Cross o' Greet Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long winding road up out of the Forest of Bowland which opens up into 270 degree view on the summit with Lake district straight ahead. Make sure it's a day with good visibility to enjoy at its best.

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45.3 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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46.8 km

Cross of Greet Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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75.7 km

Williamson Park is the home of 54 acres (21 ha) of enchanting parkland with a play area, woodland walks, a butterfly house, petting zoo, and breathtaking views over the Fylde Coast, Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Fells.

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78.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

4.66 km

2.78 km

2.66 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

21.1 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Viewpoint across to the Lakes – Forest of Bowland Loop from Lancaster

Slaidburn War Memorial

View of Slaidburn

Stocks Reservoir

View of Bowland Knotts

Cross o' Greet Summit

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Cross of Greet Pass

Ashton Memorial

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