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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

01:25

28.8km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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333 m

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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7.09 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the …

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7.15 km

Puddle Ducks

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for coffee and cake and very cycling friendly. The place to refuel when cycling the Trough of Bowland

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15.9 km

Cow Ark Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Also known as Hall Hill. A tough one, especially from the north (0.6 mile averaging 11%)

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18.4 km

The Inn at Whitewell

Highlight • Restaurant

Quite a swanky pub, was featured in BBC's 'The Trip' with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Can be quite busy with weddings at weekends, so road cyclists might not feel …

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19.7 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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22.3 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the …

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 23 July

18°C

11°C

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Cow Ark Climb – Hodder Bridge loop from St Andrew

Slaidburn War Memorial

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Puddle Ducks

Cow Ark Climb

The Inn at Whitewell

Hodder Bridge

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

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