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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from Colne

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from Colne

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from Colne

02:52

32.4km

730m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

Tip by

13.4 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

Tip by

27.7 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

32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

10.2 km

2.84 km

1.34 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.91 km

5.51 km

3.60 km

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Widdop Descent – Widdop Reservoir loop from Colne

Widdop Descent

Widdop Reservoir

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Clapper Bridge and Wycoller Hall Ruins

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