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Waddington Village – View of Slaidburn loop from Langho

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Billington And Langho

Waddington Village – View of Slaidburn loop from Langho

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Waddington Village – View of Slaidburn loop from Langho

04:07

65.7km

720m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5 m for 8 m

After 65.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.65 km

View of Whalley Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Narrow, winding descent with a beautifully smooth surface and a stunning view

Tip by

3.96 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

Tip by

15.1 km

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.

Tip by

15.3 km

The Waddington Arms

Highlight • Pub

32.3 km

View of Slaidburn

Highlight • Settlement

A picturesque corner of Lancashire, Slaidburn is a gray stone village found on the banks of the River Hodder. The village is surrounded by misty moorland and patchwork farmland. Be sure to check out the Slaidburn Heritage Centre to learn more about the village's history and the surrounding forest.

Tip by

39.8 km

Puddleducks Tea Room at the Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cyclists haunt with good food, outside and indoor seating, secure bike racks, drying room, water bottle refill tap. They don't take cards but you can get cash-back from the post office located in the right hand section of the café. Apparently the location of this café is at the very centre of the UK and is ideal for a pre/post Trough of Bowland break.
Open Thurs and Fri 10:00 - 16:00.
Sat and Sun 9:30 - 16:00.
Closed Mon, Tue and Wed.

Menu
puddleduckscafe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Puddleducks-Menu-2016.pdf

Tip by

39.9 km

Dunsop Bridge – Centre of the United Kingdom

Highlight • Settlement

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.

Tip by

43.5 km

Porter Wood

Forest

43.8 km

The Inn at Whitewell

Highlight • Restaurant

Quite a swanky pub, was featured in BBC's 'The Trip' with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Can be quite busy with weddings at weekends, so road cyclists might not feel comfortable stopping among all the black Range Rovers and big hats. I must admit I have not stopped there on my bike but have added it more as a geographical reference point.

Tip by

54.1 km

Tom Rydings Wood

Forest

65.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.2 km

853 m

783 m

624 m

135 m

114 m

Surfaces

63.4 km

2.18 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

11°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Waddington Village – View of Slaidburn loop from Langho

View of Whalley Viaduct

Whalley Old Bridge