View from Jeffrey Hill – Ribchester Village loop from Lancashire

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View from Jeffrey Hill – Ribchester Village loop from Lancashire

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View from Jeffrey Hill – Ribchester Village loop from Lancashire

02:22

31.7km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.1 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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283 m

View from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good test of fitness for the locals. If attacked from Ribchester it makes it one of the longest climbs in the area (although you do have to cross a road). The steepest side is from the north from Rock Brow and then up Forty Acre Lane (the initial 'ramp' on this peaks out at +25%, so take your lungs with you). The steep side is probably best avoided in icy conditions. If coming from the east you can also come up torturous Birdy Brow and join the climb half way along. Also, no shortage of views at the top.

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11.8 km

Deer House Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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13.7 km

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

Highlight • Trail

The Shireburn Arms is a gorgeous, characterful pub in the picturesque village of Hurst Green. Set in prime walking country, there's plenty to see in the surrounding area, from beautiful walks alongside the Rivers Ribble and Hodder to the magnificent Stonyhurst College.

After a walk, there's excellent food and accommodation options in the pub, which retains a cosy, olde-worlde feel.

The pub is a great start point for the popular Tolkien Trail, a circular trail that explores some of the landscapes that inspired the Lord of the Rings author. He spent many months at Stonyhurst during the Second World War when he was working on the great fantasy epic. Many of the local landmarks and landscapes are thought to have inspired locations in the series. One only has to consider the name of this pub...

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16.2 km

Clough Bank Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Ribchester Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub in the Ribble Valley with a large beer garden. Run by Robbinson's Brewery, there's a good selection of drinks and delicious food. The pub is open from noon until 11pm daily, with food served until 8pm. You can find more information, here: robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs-inns-and-hotels/find-a-pub/o-s/ribchesterarms

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21.1 km

Ribchester Village

Highlight • Historical Site

On the lazily meandering River Ribble, the pretty village of Ribchester is steeped in history. Once the site of the Roman cavalry fort of Bremetennacum, there is evidence of human activity here dating back to Neolithic times. The Ribchester Roman Museum provides insight into Roman life in the region.

There are a number of footpaths to explore in the surrounding countryside, while the village is an important stop on the Ribble Way long-distance trail. You can seek accommodation at the Ribchester Arms or the Riverside Barn B&B. The Black Bull also serves food in the heart of the village.

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21.3 km

River Ribble

Highlight • River

Flowing from the Yorkshire Dales towards the sea, the River Ribble passes through beautiful countryside. Archaeological findings suggest that people have lived along the river for thousands of years since Neolithic and Saxon times. 75 miles (121 km) in length, the river has the third largest tide in England. Its tides reach up to 4 knots and 8 meters (26 feet) during Spring times.

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30.7 km

Panoramic View of the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

A cycle along this smooth, tarmacked road offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.

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31.6 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. From Hurst Green in the south to Wennington in the North, the Forest of Bowland is dotted with charming stone villages, some of which date as far back as pre-historic times.

It took me breath away when I saw the views here

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