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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Widdop Reservoir loop from Thornton in Craven

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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Widdop Reservoir loop from Thornton in Craven

Hard

4

riders

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Widdop Reservoir loop from Thornton in Craven

04:47

58.9km

1,210m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 50.7 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.75 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just before you get back onto the canal, there is a free water pump next to the cafe and toilets, ideal for refilling water bottles. It's very old fashioned and has to be opened to get the tap out!

Tip by

2

22.2 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

Tip by

3

22.6 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

4

24.3 km

Scenic Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

28.6 km

Nook

Ruins

6

29.5 km

Warley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

32.9 km

Bradford Waltonians Angling Club Waters

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

38.4 km

Ponden Reservoir

Lake

9

41.4 km

View of Watersheddles Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant fast section of road with breath taking views.

Tip by

10

43.6 km

Clapper Bridge and Wycoller Hall Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bridleways and tracks criss-cross this little country park right in the heart of the borderlands between Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Some people think it's a bit bleak up there but I think its beautiful.

Tip by

B

58.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

17.7 km

4.41 km

4.32 km

3.26 km

2.30 km

Surfaces

25.8 km

16.2 km

15.4 km

1.12 km

360 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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