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North West England

Nick of Pendle – Barley (village) loop from Whalley

Road cycling routes

North West England

Nick of Pendle – Barley (village) loop from Whalley

Moderate

4.3

(3)

64

riders

Nick of Pendle – Barley (village) loop from Whalley

02:18

40.8km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

863 m

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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2

7.28 km

Nick of Pendle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A good climb from either side. Climbing it from the north is my favoured route (7% 1.3 miles). For those wanting a break try the Wellsprings Café / Spanish Mexican Restaurant, about half way up from the North.

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3

18.2 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

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4

22.0 km

Pendle Road Ascent from Twiston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lengthy but gradual climb up to some spectacular views over Big End

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5

23.3 km

Pendle Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pendle Hill at 557m is an isolated peak west of the Pennines and south of the main Forest of Bowland range. It is actually part of the Forest of Bowland …

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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 …

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7

31.7 km

Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Horrid steep climb away from the Nick O Pendle - lovely views in all directions though

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8

31.8 km

Descent Into Sabden

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Steep and very narrow descent before Sabden and the start of the Nick O'Pendle climb.

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B

40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

1.64 km

1.04 km

555 m

202 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

13.8 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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13°C

13 %

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