Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

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Hodder Bridge – View from Jeffrey Hill loop from Clitheroe

02:00

30.3km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.02 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely stretch of river.

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6.06 km

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Highlight • Historical Site

This ancient crossing over the River Hodder is named after Oliver Cromwell, who, in 1648, lead his army across it on the way to the Battle of Preston. Today, it …

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8.61 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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9.79 km

Stonyhurst College

Highlight • Historical Site

Wonderful view of Stonyhurst College as you ride down the Avenue

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16.8 km

View from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good test of fitness for the locals. If attacked from Ribchester it makes it one of the longest climbs in the area (although you do have to cross a …

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17.1 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. From Hurst Green in the south to Wennington in the North, the Forest of …

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17.7 km

Be careful when descending as there is a sharp left hander which can catch you out. Ascending? It is a tough little section, maxing out around 25%. Note the picture of the cyclist walking up it, don't blame him.

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23.7 km

Tom Rydings Wood

Forest

26.6 km

Bashall Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café with good food, excellent coffee. No bike rack but plenty of places to put them with good visibility. A little too swanky for your usual cycling café but …

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30.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

668 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

901 m