Nick of Pendle – Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden loop from Gisburn

Nick of Pendle – Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden loop from Gisburn

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Nick of Pendle – Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden loop from Gisburn

02:31

47.0km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.89 km

Two Gates Plantation

Forest

5.76 km

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a free car park with 19 spaces and 2 disabled spaces.
There are public conveniences including an accessibility bathroom.
Overnight stays are prohibited.

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11.4 km

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

Highlight • Structure

Short but steep climb

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18.3 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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21.0 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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27.0 km

Descent Into Sabden

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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27.0 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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35.1 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

37.3 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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