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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Ribchester

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Ribchester

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Ribchester

01:37

26.3km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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228 m

Ribchester Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub in the Ribble Valley with a large beer garden. Run by Robbinson's Brewery, there's a good selection of drinks and delicious food. The pub is open from …

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1.15 km

River Ribble

Lake

5.87 km

Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub for a break, outdoor seating round the back and a fairly secure area to store bikes.

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10.3 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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10.6 km

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries the abbey was demolished with a country house built on the site.

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10.6 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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14.5 km

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Highlight • Religious Site

Picturesque spot with the church overlooking the river Ribble

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15.8 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely stretch of river.

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15.9 km

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Highlight • Historical Site

This ancient crossing over the River Hodder is named after Oliver Cromwell, who, in 1648, lead his army across it on the way to the Battle of Preston. Today, it …

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26.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

10°C

32 %

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Ribchester

Ribchester Arms

Black Bull

Whalley Old Bridge

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Whalley Village Centre

St Michael's Church, Great Mitton

Hodder Bridge

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

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