Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

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(5)

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

03:44

60.0km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.26 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.83 km

Grassy Gravel Trail with Gates

Highlight • Cycleway

The brief road section turns into a proper GRVL section of mud and rock - GATES too.

Tip by

12.3 km

Mill Wood

Forest

14.6 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!

Tip by

19.8 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

31.8 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

34.1 km

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Highlight • Cycleway

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

Tip by

42.4 km

River Ribble

Lake

47.7 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

48.3 km

Two Gates Plantation

Forest

53.1 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

Tip by

60.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

4.53 km

1.97 km

1.47 km

566 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

7.42 km

413 m

263 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Bolton-by-Bowland Village – The Forest of Bowland loop from Barnoldswick

View of the Countryside

Grassy Gravel Trail with Gates

Hudson's Home Made Ices

The Waddington Arms

The Eagle at Barrow

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

The Forest of Bowland

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