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North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

View of Entwistle Reservoir – The Strawberry Duck loop from Darwen

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

View of Entwistle Reservoir – The Strawberry Duck loop from Darwen

Moderate

1.0

(1)

12

riders

View of Entwistle Reservoir – The Strawberry Duck loop from Darwen

01:44

23.6km

320m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.06 km

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Dammed reservoir with a walking path encircling its tranquil, wooded shoreline.

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2

7.17 km

View of Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views towards the Turton and Entwistle reservoirs.

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3

7.33 km

Green Arms Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Looking down on Entwistle reservoir really nice views and great cycling

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4

7.84 km

View of the railway from Turton Castle wall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Crazy route not recommended if you don't have gatorskins on your road bike

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5

10.6 km

Chapeltown FW3/24 Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

This casemate is of type FW3/24. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

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13.9 km

West Pennine Moors

Forest

7

14.7 km

The Strawberry Duck

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with real ale and good food

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8

17.1 km

View of Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of Entwistle a great ride. Well worth a visit stunning wildlife

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9

17.5 km

Cadshaw Castle Rocks

Highlight • Climb

B

23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

6.35 km

2.97 km

2.80 km

2.12 km

826 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

5.58 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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