Flooded Road to Alkincoats – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Nelson

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Flooded Road to Alkincoats – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Nelson

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Flooded Road to Alkincoats – Foulridge Wharf and Café loop from Nelson

01:24

23.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.69 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.73 km

Gravel path around Barrowford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

5.50 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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6.08 km

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Highlight • Natural

the only place in time!

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7.86 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just before you get back onto the canal, there is a free water pump next to the cafe and toilets, ideal for refilling water bottles. It's very old fashioned and has to be opened to get the tap out!

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7.90 km

Cafe Cargo

Highlight • Cafe

Food and drink is good but be prepared to pay for it!

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8.09 km

The Brew Barge

Highlight • Cafe

Floating cafe near to Foulridge. Fantastic homemade cake & a decent brew.

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12.0 km

Barlick Castle

Ruins

23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

4.27 km

1.90 km

640 m

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

11.0 km

270 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2021,Quick bike ride (mainly canal) 01.09.2021 13:29

Pretty slow in sections with walkers, dogs, families out and about. Wasn't in a rush, lots of jolly people up for a chat. Turned around at the 'Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track', lots of young kids riding around so didn't ride it, didn't want to disturb them.