Little Hoole, a civil parish in Lancashire, England, offers a rural landscape well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The region's geography is shaped by rivers like the Douglas and Ribble, extensive marshlands, and a network of public footpaths. This diverse terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Little Hoole provides more than 20 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to various interests and fitness levels. These routes cover…
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4.1
(63)
172
riders
35.1km
01:58
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
01:13
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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83
riders
23.9km
00:55
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38.8km
01:31
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

39
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47.7km
02:03
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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43.2km
01:55
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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61
runners
9.11km
00:57
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.03km
00:44
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.62km
00:29
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
hikers
5.02km
01:16
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.25km
01:35
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.0km
03:02
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.6km
06:44
60m
60m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
25.1km
01:24
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.0km
03:01
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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19.7km
01:07
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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11.4km
00:38
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.4km
02:53
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Little Hoole offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features over 20 routes for various interests and fitness levels.
Little Hoole offers several road cycling routes, utilizing quiet country lanes and connecting to wider networks. Information on specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Little Hoole guide.
Yes, Little Hoole has mountain biking opportunities, particularly in drier conditions across its natural reserves and marshlands. The MTB Trails around Little Hoole guide provides details on available routes.
Hiking trails in Little Hoole traverse fields, marshlands, and riverbanks, including paths along the River Douglas and towards the Ribble Estuary. The Hiking around Little Hoole guide details many walking opportunities.
Little Hoole offers easy routes suitable for all fitness levels, including family-friendly options. For hiking, the Family-friendly hikes around Little Hoole guide provides specific suggestions.
The region features the River Douglas and River Ribble, extensive marshlands, and the Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve. The Ribble Estuary is a significant wetland for overwintering birds. Sculptures like the River Ribble Wildlife Sculptures also add points of interest.
Little Hoole is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 39,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 1,700 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Little Hoole, including those for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, General Cycling, Hiking, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
A scenic point-to-point trail from Penwortham to Much Hoole is approximately 11 miles (18 km) long. This route includes woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks, with an elevation gain of around 330 feet (100 meters).
Yes, touring cyclists can find suitable routes in Little Hoole. National Cycle Route 62 skirts the eastern boundary of the wider Hoole and Farington Mosses area, providing an accessible option. The Cycling around Little Hoole guide offers more information.
The official website for the Little Hoole Parish Council is littlehoole-pc.gov.uk. This resource provides local information and contacts.

