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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

02:00

30.3km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.02 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely stretch of river.

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6.06 km

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Highlight • Historical Site

This ancient crossing over the River Hodder is named after Oliver Cromwell, who, in 1648, lead his army across it on the way to the Battle of Preston. Today, it is out of use, though it is possible to walk across it and it makes for a great photo. The River Hodder is a major tributary of the River Ribble, one of North England’s greatest rivers.

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8.61 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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9.79 km

Stonyhurst College

Highlight • Historical Site

Wonderful view of Stonyhurst College as you ride down the Avenue

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16.8 km

View from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good test of fitness for the locals. If attacked from Ribchester it makes it one of the longest climbs in the area (although you do have to cross a road). The steepest side is from the north from Rock Brow and then up Forty Acre Lane (the initial 'ramp' on this peaks out at +25%, so take your lungs with you). The steep side is probably best avoided in icy conditions. If coming from the east you can also come up torturous Birdy Brow and join the climb half way along. Also, no shortage of views at the top.

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17.1 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. From Hurst Green in the south to Wennington in the North, the Forest of Bowland is dotted with charming stone villages, some of which date as far back as pre-historic times.

It took me breath away when I saw the views here

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17.7 km

Jeffrey Hill Steepest Section

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Be careful when descending as there is a sharp left hander which can catch you out. Ascending? It is a tough little section, maxing out around 25%. Note the picture of the cyclist walking up it, don't blame him.

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23.7 km

Tom Rydings Wood

Forest

26.6 km

Bashall Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café with good food, excellent coffee. No bike rack but plenty of places to put them with good visibility. A little too swanky for your usual cycling café but welcome cyclists, they even have a 'Cyclists Special' (beans on toast with poached egg)

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30.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

852 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

Hodder Bridge

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Millie's Cafe

Stonyhurst College

View from Jeffrey Hill

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Jeffrey Hill Steepest Section

Bashall Barn Café

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