View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh
View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh
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View of the River Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh
00:59
14.8km
100m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 1.57 km for 252 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.12 km
View of the River Ribble
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
1.60 km
Brockholes Nature Reserve Floating Visitor Village
Highlight • Rest Area
This former sand and gravel quarry has been transformed into a natural haven. Fields brimming with orchids and yellow rattle, woods shining bright with bluebells, and tranquil lakes all transport you to a magical wonderland.
Spring sees the beginning of the Brockholes baby boom as lapwings, oystercatchers, redshank and more breed on Meadow Lake and Number 1 Pit. And don’t miss a walk through the woodland to admire vast carpets of beautiful bluebells.
In May, whimbrel roost in large numbers, while throughout spring and summer swifts, sand martins and hobbies create fantastic aerial displays over the lakes. As the sun shines, the reserve literally buzzes with insects. Clouds of damselflies rest on leaves and paths, and dragonflies dart across the water. Five and six-spot burnet moths weigh down every flower, while small copper, common blue and comma butterflies seem to flit from every corner. Don’t miss the chance to spot the elusive white-letter hairstreak butterfly, which can be seen at Brockholes for just three weeks spanning July and August.
Autumn is the time to see ospreys passing over Brockholes on their way back to Africa, while in winter, the reserve is packed with migratory waders. Winter is also a great time to try and see bitterns as they venture out onto the ice.
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2.31 km
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
The reserve itself is a fabulous 250-acre (101 ha) wetland site in the flood-plain of the River Ribble. Summer is utterly gorgeous, with butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, birdsong in the trees and colourful dragonflies zipping about.
Tip by
7.34 km
Fishwick Local Nature Reserve
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
9.01 km
River Ribble
Highlight • River
The Ribble would appear to have been known in Roman times as the Belisama,possibly giving its name to Samlesbury. Ptolemy's "Belisama aest." seems to represent the estuary of the Ribble. Bremetennacum was a Roman fort that guarded a crossing-point of the river at Ribchester. Remains of another Roman site were discovered at Walton-le-Dale in the mid-19th century.
Tip by
12.0 km
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
The reserve is open from 6am - 9pm during summer and until 7pm during winter. You can also bring your bike! Just bear in mind that you are only allowed to cycle on the Guild Wheel Cycle Route through the reserve. You can find more information, here: brockholes.org
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12.8 km
Boilton Wood
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
13.5 km
Top Fields, Brockholes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
14.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.34 km
2.77 km
1.61 km
1.12 km
Surfaces
8.51 km
2.89 km
2.03 km
1.17 km
247 m
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Highest point (60 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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