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North West England

Downham Village – Nick of Pendle loop from Nelson

Road cycling routes

North West England

Downham Village – Nick of Pendle loop from Nelson

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Downham Village – Nick of Pendle loop from Nelson

02:18

39.8km

730m

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: March 9, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.25 km

Wheathead Lane Descent to Blacko

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Fun descent - would be a torturous climb up from Blacko toward Pendle Hill

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10.9 km

Pendle Road Ascent from Twiston

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Lengthy but gradual climb up to some spectacular views over Big End

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15.9 km

Downham Village

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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 …

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23.0 km

Nick of Pendle

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A good climb from either side. Climbing it from the north is my favoured route (7% 1.3 miles). For those wanting a break try the Wellsprings Café / Spanish Mexican Restaurant, about half way up from the North.

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29.0 km

Descent Into Sabden

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Steep and very narrow descent before Sabden and the start of the Nick O'Pendle climb.

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29.0 km

Back Lane Climb Out of Sabden

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Horrid steep climb away from the Nick O Pendle - lovely views in all directions though

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39.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

3.82 km

2.46 km

2.45 km

185 m

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< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

15.2 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 22 May

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