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North West England

Downham Village – Hodder Bridge loop from Brierfield

Road cycling routes

North West England

Downham Village – Hodder Bridge loop from Brierfield

Hard

5.0

(1)

11

riders

Downham Village – Hodder Bridge loop from Brierfield

03:37

69.1km

1,140m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

6.51 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

2

13.7 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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24.8 km

Waddington Fell

Mountain Pass

4

32.7 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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5

32.9 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the …

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6

35.5 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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36.5 km

Porter Wood

Forest

8

41.5 km

Whitewell Estate Bridge

Highlight • River

Some nice views looking east or west.

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9

51.9 km

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Highlight • Religious Site

Picturesque spot with the church overlooking the river Ribble

Tip by

10

55.8 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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11

62.1 km

Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Horrid steep climb away from the Nick O Pendle - lovely views in all directions though

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B

69.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.7 km

1.43 km

535 m

419 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

9.25 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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