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North West England

Clitheroe Castle – Bowland Bikes Café & Shop loop from Clitheroe

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Clitheroe Castle – Bowland Bikes Café & Shop loop from Clitheroe

Easy

4.5

(2)

46

hikers

Clitheroe Castle – Bowland Bikes Café & Shop loop from Clitheroe

01:52

7.14km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.07 km

Clitheroe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nestled in the Ribble Valley and sandwiched between the isolated upland of Pendle Hill and the broader fells of the Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe is a glorious base for many great adventures. The ancient market town warrants exploration too, with its Norman Castle and picturesque streets, thronged with independent boutiques and specialist stores selling fine wines, artisan coffee and famous sausages.

For many hikers, the main attraction is Pendle Hill. This popular summit is a long, sweeping plateau, infamous for the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612. On a clear day it rewards with views across to Blackpool Tower and even the to Lakeland Fells.

To the north west, the Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its dramatic moors, drystone walls and quaint villages.

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2

1.50 km

Cowman's Famous Sausage Shop

Highlight • Structure

Buy some sausages ... tricky picking a flavour though!

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3

1.60 km

New Inn Clitheroe

Highlight • Pub

One of the more popular pubs in Clitheroe, always has a friendly welcoming atmosphere.

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4

6.26 km

Bowland Bikes Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part café, part bike shop (Colnago stockist). Good place to stop for a brew or mooch around. Closed on Tuesdays.

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B

7.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

2.51 km

459 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.55 km

1.27 km

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