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Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Forton

Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Forton

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Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Forton

04:08

80.4km

1,370m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Parking

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26.4 km

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape covers 312 square miles of rural Lancashire and adjacent Yorkshire. From Hurst Green in the south to Wennington in the North, the Forest of Bowland is dotted with charming stone villages, some of which date as far back as pre-historic times.

It took me breath away when I saw the views here

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26.8 km

View from Jeffrey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good test of fitness for the locals. If attacked from Ribchester it makes it one of the longest climbs in the area (although you do have to cross a road). The steepest side is from the north from Rock Brow and then up Forty Acre Lane (the initial 'ramp' on this peaks out at +25%, so take your lungs with you). The steep side is probably best avoided in icy conditions. If coming from the east you can also come up torturous Birdy Brow and join the climb half way along. Also, no shortage of views at the top.

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38.6 km

Waddington Village

Highlight • Pub

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington Hall for 12 months, before he was betrayed to the Yorkists in 1465. Today, you can explore the pretty village and enjoy a slice of cake at the bike-friendly cafe opposite the church.

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43.3 km

Waddington Fell

Mountain Pass

57.0 km

Porter Wood

Forest

57.9 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • River

Just near The Inn at Whitewell, great views, especially to the north towards the Dunsop Bridge and the Trough of Bowland.

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60.5 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

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Officially the village closest to the centre of the British Isles as certified by Ordnance Survey.
It's a pretty little village with a cafe and a pub. It's on the Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail and a good start point for several walks.

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62.8 km

View of the Trough of Bowland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great spot for a cover photo!

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63.4 km

Trough of Bowland Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trough of Bowland is a valley and high pass in the Forest of Bowland. The road runs from Dunsop Bridge at 123m up to the pass at 295m and then down to the junction near Abbeystead at 150m. It's a great ride in either direction and very picturesque.

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64.4 km

Crag Wood

Forest

65.9 km

Trough of Bowland

Mountain Pass

71.0 km

View of the Bowland Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazingly beautiful road looking East and North to the Bowland Fells Wolfhole Crag, Ward's Stone and Baxton Fell - the road to the Trough of Bowland

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80.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.3 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.0 km

1.34 km

186 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Hodder Bridge – Trough of Bowland Viewpoint loop from Forton

View of the Forest of Bowland from Jeffrey Hill

View from Jeffrey Hill

Waddington Village

Hodder Bridge

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

View of the Trough of Bowland

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View of the Bowland Fells

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