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Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

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North West England

Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

Moderate

4.4

(9)

38

hikers

Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop – Forest of Bowland

03:27

12.8km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the Newton to Dunsop Bridge loop, a moderate hike through the diverse and tranquil landscapes of the Forest of Bowland. This 7.9-mile (12.8 km) route, with an elevation gain of 562 feet (171 metres), offers a varied terrain of footpaths, country lanes, and riverside trails, taking approximately 3…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.98 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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2

6.02 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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3

7.19 km

Victorian Iron Bridge over the River Hodder

Highlight • Monument

A Victorian iron bridge, built by the Blackburn Corporation in 1882. It carries a footpath over the River Hodder.

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B

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

2.75 km

2.70 km

868 m

474 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.21 km

1.12 km

332 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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