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Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Chatburn

Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Chatburn

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Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Chatburn

02:16

48.4km

460m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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181 m

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

Highlight • Structure

Short but steep climb

Tip by

2.48 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.

Tip by

6.31 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

6.64 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

11.4 km

Pie Cross Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

Hellifield Village Entrance

Highlight • Settlement

Hellifield nestles on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by rolling hills, dry stone walls and agricultural land.

Tip by

24.4 km

Airton Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Terrific cafe stop with great views and a place to lock your bikes outside. Popular with hikers and cyclists as well as drivers !

Tip by

36.4 km

Carr Moor Plantation

Forest

42.6 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.

What3words location: linked, buckling, assure

Tip by

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

988 m

538 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

10.2 km

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

22°C

15°C

33 %

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Sawley Village Signpost Climb – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Chatburn

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Halton West Countryside Views

Hellifield Village Entrance

Airton Farm Shop

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park

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