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United Kingdom
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North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Gisburn

Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Gisburn

Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

Hard

5.0

(1)

21

riders

Barley (village) – Downham Village loop from Gisburn

03:26

49.8km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.5 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

147 m

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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2

1.17 km

Climb Out of Bolton

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice little leg stretcher on the road heading South

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3

5.53 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

Tip by

4

15.2 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

25.4 km

Nick O'Pendle

Mountain Pass

6

34.9 km

The Barley Mow Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic pub with oak cladding and real fire. Food excellent and service friendly. A great pub.

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7

34.9 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

Tip by

8

36.6 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great route would recommend if passing anyway.

Tip by

9

42.4 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

Tip by

43.6 km

Mill Wood

Forest

B

49.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

1.71 km

523 m

249 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

13.0 km

186 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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