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Waddington Fell Road Climb – Slaidburn War Memorial loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

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Waddington Fell Road Climb – Slaidburn War Memorial loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

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Waddington Fell Road Climb – Slaidburn War Memorial loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

06:46

99.7km

1,640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: May 28, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Waddington Fell Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Road Climb up Waddington Fell

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22.4 km

Waddington Fell

Mountain Pass

28.8 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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28.8 km

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice village with large open green and good cafe car park and toilets

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33.7 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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39.1 km

Cross o' Greet Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long winding road up out of the Forest of Bowland which opens up into 270 degree view on the summit with Lake district straight ahead. Make sure it's a day with good visibility to enjoy at its best.

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39.4 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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40.9 km

Cross of Greet Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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51.4 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

52.4 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

58.7 km

Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bowland Knotts 430.7m P88 (1413ft)
Forest of Bowland Definitive List.
County of Yorkshire Definitive List.
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60.3 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

99.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.5 km

1.60 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.9 km

17.7 km

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

20°C

11°C

55 %

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Waddington Fell Road Climb – Slaidburn War Memorial loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

Waddington Fell Road Climb

Slaidburn War Memorial

Slaidburn Village

View of Bowland Knotts

Cross o' Greet Summit

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Cross of Greet Pass

Bowland Knotts

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