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Holton Bay Broadland Car Park – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Nelson

Road cycling routes

North West England

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Nelson

Moderate

25

riders

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Nelson

02:27

49.7km

640m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.18 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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2

20.7 km

The Buck Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food, great beer and great staff.

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23.2 km

Pie Cross Plantation

Forest

4

25.8 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

5

28.3 km

Holton Bay Broadland Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a free car park with 19 spaces and 2 disabled spaces.
There are public conveniences including an accessibility bathroom.
Overnight stays are prohibited.

What3words location: linked, buckling, assure

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6

28.5 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.

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7

33.9 km

Gisburn Café

Highlight • Cafe

open mondays

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8

43.8 km

Cross Gaits

Highlight • Pub

B

49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

12.4 km

4.43 km

421 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

8.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

12°C

16 %

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