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Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Read

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North West England

Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Read

Hard

5.0

(7)

34

riders

Barley (village) – View of Pendle Hill loop from Read

03:06

45.5km

760m

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: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.95 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

Tip by

2

6.18 km

Freemasons at Wiswell

Highlight • Pub

Stop at the Freemasons and sit outside for a nibble and refreshments.

Tip by

11.6 km

Nick O'Pendle

Mountain Pass

4

22.2 km

The Clarion House

Highlight • Cafe

The Clarion House was built in 1912 for Nelson Independent Labour Party and is the last remaining house of many across the country. These houses provided a place in the …

Tip by

23.9 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

6

24.7 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

Tip by

7

26.4 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

Tip by

8

29.3 km

Pendle Road Climb from Downham

Highlight • Trail

37.5 km

Oak Wood

Forest

10

38.0 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

11

40.3 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

B

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

5.79 km

715 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

10.5 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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