Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Laneshaw Bridge

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Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Laneshaw Bridge

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Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Laneshaw Bridge

02:10

31.5km

560m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.79 km

Hidden Dirt Jumps

Highlight • Structure

Hidden dirt jumps. Someone has put a lot of effort into making these. Looks a bit of a mess around (rubbish etc). you'll have to sweep away the leaves to ride this time of year.

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

Highlight • Cycleway

10.3 km

Alice Nutter Statue

Highlight • Monument

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the infamous witches trials, one of the best known – Alice Nutter – was immortalised as a statue in Roughlee village from where she came.

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12.0 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

12.7 km

The Barley Mow Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic pub with oak cladding and real fire. Food excellent and service friendly. A great pub.

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12.8 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

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14.5 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

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18.6 km

Cafe / tearoom serving hot / cold drinks, breakfast and lunches.

Opening Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 15:00
Friday: 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00

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