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North West England

Barrowford Locks – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Barrowford Locks – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

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Barrowford Locks – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

01:23

19.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.4 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.97 km

Barrowford Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

2

6.38 km

Colne Lane

Highlight • Forest

Colne Lane in Colne, Lancashire, serves as a gateway to the picturesque East Colne Way, a 5-mile circular walk that begins at the Lakeside Café in Ball Grove Park. This …

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3

11.1 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

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4

12.0 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

5

12.4 km

View of Briercliffe

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

16.6 km

View from Marsden Heights

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B

19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.09 km

2.63 km

1.11 km

945 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

5.87 km

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 22 May

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11°C

16 %

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