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Ribchester Village – Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins loop from Ribchester

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Ribchester Village – Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins loop from Ribchester

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Ribchester Village – Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins loop from Ribchester

02:22

8.98km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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147 m

Ribchester Village

Highlight • Historical Site

On the lazily meandering River Ribble, the pretty village of Ribchester is steeped in history. Once the site of the Roman cavalry fort of Bremetennacum, there is evidence of human …

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272 m

Flowing from the Yorkshire Dales towards the sea, the River Ribble passes through beautiful countryside. Archaeological findings suggest that people have lived along the river for thousands of years since …

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512 m

Potters Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little coffee shop serving homemade cakes and heartier meals as well as take-away ice cream parlour and small selection of alcoholic drinks as well. Popular with locals & cyclists. …

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6.95 km

Red Bank

Forest

8.41 km

Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Bremetennacum was a Roman cavalry fort that guarded a crossing on the River Ribble. Established sometime around 70 AD, it was one of many such defensive forts across northern Britannia. …

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8.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

2.36 km

1.17 km

533 m

438 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

1.94 km

1.17 km

641 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

65 %

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Ribchester Village – Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins loop from Ribchester

Ribchester Village

River Ribble

Potters Barn Café

Bremetennacum Roman Fort Ruins

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