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North West England

Whalley Village Centre – Clitheroe Castle loop from Read

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Whalley Village Centre – Clitheroe Castle loop from Read

Moderate

4.0

(1)

25

riders

Whalley Village Centre – Clitheroe Castle loop from Read

01:42

27.4km

290m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.54 km

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries the abbey was demolished with a country house built on the site.

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2

4.55 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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3

5.16 km

Whalley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

4

8.61 km

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Highlight • Religious Site

Picturesque spot with the church overlooking the river Ribble

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5

14.7 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 …

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6

15.7 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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18.2 km

Oak Wood

Forest

8

18.7 km

Traffic-Free Lane With Views of Pendle Hill and Bowland

Highlight • Cycleway

A very quiet road with a good path. Stunning scenery on both sides. I enjoyed the piece and quiet 🤫

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9

21.0 km

The Eagle at Barrow

Highlight • Rest Area

B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

4.18 km

1.15 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

5.74 km

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