Chatburn Village – Waddington Village loop from Clitheroe

Chatburn Village – Waddington Village loop from Clitheroe

Moderate

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Chatburn Village – Waddington Village loop from Clitheroe

01:56

42.5km

380m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.78 km

Chatburn Village

Highlight • Settlement

Just on the outskirts of Clitheroe, Chatburn is a small village with good access to the River Ribble.

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3.99 km

Chatburn Village

Highlight • Pub

Chatburn is a picturesque village in the Ribble Valley. It has all the things you need before or after a hike around the area. Local pub, The Brown Cow, serves …

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7.08 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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10.7 km

This is a free car park with 19 spaces and 2 disabled spaces.
There are public conveniences including an accessibility bathroom.
Overnight stays are prohibited.

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10.9 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

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17.1 km

Carr Moor Plantation

Forest

35.2 km

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

Highlight • Structure

Short but steep climb

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35.6 km

Grindleton Bridge on the Ribble Way

Highlight • River

Footpaths by the river and the quiet road coming from Grindleton and Chatburn. Lots of options to link from here

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39.7 km

Waddington Village

Highlight • Pub

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington …

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