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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Billington And Langho

Whalley Old Bridge – The Forest of Bowland loop from Langho

Hard

4.8

(6)

33

riders

Whalley Old Bridge – The Forest of Bowland loop from Langho

03:11

51.0km

510m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.38 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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2

5.17 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

3

7.45 km

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

Tip by

7.99 km

Oak Wood

Forest

5

13.4 km

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Refuel? Ice Cream Shop and cafe established in the pretty village of Chatburn in 1947. Look for the giant ice cream cone!

Tip by

15.7 km

Mill Wood

Forest

7

22.0 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

Tip by

8

23.1 km

Climb Out of Bolton

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice little leg stretcher on the road heading South

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9

27.4 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.

Tip by

10

37.1 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

B

51.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.81 km

1.51 km

1.20 km

823 m

114 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

10.1 km

286 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

80 %

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