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View of Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Nelson

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North West England

View of Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Nelson

Hard

7

riders

View of Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Nelson

02:14

27.3km

620m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.46 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.48 km

View of Briercliffe

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.74 km

Big Jack Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

V steep climb known locally as "Big Jack". Steep drop-off to the left as you climb and usually gravel & moss on the road. Look over the edge for burnt …

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3

10.0 km

View of Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice views from here, a really nice quiet road with hardly any traffic

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4

11.4 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice steady climb from the east, a lot harder & steeper from the west

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5

11.5 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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6

11.7 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

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7

16.3 km

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Incredible gravel riding along here, with twisting turning singletrack and loose gravel climbs, a real treat!

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8

21.8 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

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B

27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

9.89 km

3.39 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

5.08 km

4.45 km

4.35 km

118 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 22 October

11°C

4°C

94 %

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