Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Burnley Barracks

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Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Burnley Barracks

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Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Burnley Barracks

04:29

68.6km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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26.6 km

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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26.8 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

32.0 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!

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33.7 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

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39.5 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

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41.1 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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42.0 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

43.6 km

The Clarion House

Highlight • Cafe

The Clarion House was built in 1912 for Nelson Independent Labour Party and is the last remaining house of many across the country. These houses provided a place in the …

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