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North West England

Wharles Crossroads – The Village Green loop from Chorley

Road cycling routes

North West England

Wharles Crossroads – The Village Green loop from Chorley

Moderate

49

riders

Wharles Crossroads – The Village Green loop from Chorley

04:23

109km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.2 km for 112 m

After 91.2 km for 196 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

23.3 km

View of the River Ribble

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.3 km

Larches Wood

Forest

3

37.6 km

Treales to Inskip Road

Highlight • Trail

4

38.5 km

Wharles Crossroads

Highlight • Cycleway

The crossroads southeast of Wharles offer fabulous lanes whichever way you choose. It's all fairly flat and agricultural, so nice views as well.

Tip by

45.5 km

Tile Croft Wood

Forest

6

55.1 km

The Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Time to stop, feed the ducks and soak up the sun....

Tip by

7

63.2 km

Apex Cycleworks Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Lytham’s new and first cycle cafe and bike repair workshop is proving a big hit – but the good news is, you don’t have to wear lycra to visit!
Laura …

Tip by

8

79.6 km

Tree-Lined Lane from the Hand and Dagger to Salwick

Highlight • Cycleway

Probably best not to stop for a selfie at BNFL

Tip by

9

94.1 km

Penwortham Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Not too bad riding over cobbles if you find discomfort just stand on your pedals. Can get a little slippy when it's rained

Tip by

10

103 km

The Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Restaurant

The Bobbin Mill in Chorley sits within the Buckshaw village. Nice friendly pub lovely inside and staff are welcoming

Tip by

B

109 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.0 km

12.9 km

4.37 km

2.14 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

107 km

2.13 km

160 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

21°C

11°C

52 %

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