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Waddington Bridge – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

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Waddington Bridge – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

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5.0

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Waddington Bridge – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

03:30

56.6km

550m

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: February 20, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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731 m

Canal Towpath Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

Great chance to try out your tekkerz on the way down to the canal tow path

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12.6 km

Pie Cross Plantation

Forest

17.6 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.

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21.5 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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23.0 km

River Ribble

Lake

24.6 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!

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29.0 km

Waddington Bridge

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road path along side the river Ribble leading up to Waddington.

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30.6 km

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington …

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30.8 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

48.5 km

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

2.58 km

1.52 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

15.0 km

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

11°C

3°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Waddington Bridge – Waddington Village loop from Barnoldswick

Canal Towpath Steps

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Hudson's Home Made Ices

Waddington Bridge

Waddington Village

The Waddington Arms

Bridge Over the River Ribble

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