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Newchurch Tunnels – The Weave Sculpture loop from Rawtenstall

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North West England

Newchurch Tunnels – The Weave Sculpture loop from Rawtenstall

Hard

37

runners

Newchurch Tunnels – The Weave Sculpture loop from Rawtenstall

02:16

21.4km

230m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.92 km

Monument to Nature (Wooden Owl Sculpture)

Highlight • Monument

Spaces 9.XXXV’94 is an intriguing work by Macedonian artist Petre Nikoloski. Also known as Monument to Nature, this cave-like structure is inspired by the Rossendale Valley and links to other …

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2

4.30 km

Newchurch Railway Tunnels and Great War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently re-opened railway tunnels which are now part of the East-Lancashire cycleway. Apparently the tunnels are lit just enough to see by but too bright for bats to roost!

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3

5.26 km

Newchurch Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Cycle route that misses out what can be a busy road through the valley.

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8.74 km

New Line

Lake

5

12.2 km

1832 Barista

Highlight • Cafe

Closed, Sun - Mon
Tue - Fri 7.30am - 5pm
Sat 8.00am - 4pm

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6

12.7 km

The Birds Sculptures, Bacup

Highlight • Monument

Created in 2002, the Birds signal the entrance into Bacup, referring to the region's proud industrial history but also pointing to an optimistic future. Developed with local artists through a …

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7

15.2 km

Stacksteads Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice cycle path that runs next to the main road

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8

16.7 km

The Weave Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Artist Michael Farrell's the Weave was inspired by the interweaving of individual threads of fabric under a microscope, paying homage to Rossendale's textile heritage. The colour scheme is based on …

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9

16.9 km

Glen Railway Tunnels, Waterfoot

Highlight • Structure

lancashirepast.com/2024/09/28/a-history-of-the-glen-railway-tunnels-waterfoot-near-rawtenstall

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B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

4.77 km

4.29 km

2.64 km

1.19 km

549 m

253 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

3.53 km

1.86 km

965 m

< 100 m

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