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North West England

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Rose Grove

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Rose Grove

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Foulridge Wharf and Café – Flooded Road to Alkincoats loop from Rose Grove

02:55

47.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.3 km

Gravel path around Barrowford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2

16.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

Highlight • Cycleway

3

17.8 km

Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a mile-long tunnel locates on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It is the longest tunnel on the canal and due to its narrow design boats would once be …

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4

17.8 km

Foulridge Wharf and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just before you get back onto the canal, there is a free water pump next to the cafe and toilets, ideal for refilling water bottles. It's very old fashioned and has to be opened to get the tap out!

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5

18.4 km

Flooded Road to Alkincoats

Highlight • Natural

the only place in time!

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6

20.2 km

Cafe Cargo

Highlight • Cafe

Food and drink is good but be prepared to pay for it!

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7

20.4 km

The Brew Barge

Highlight • Cafe

Floating cafe near to Foulridge. Fantastic homemade cake & a decent brew.

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24.4 km

Barlick Castle

Ruins

B

47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

13.7 km

6.01 km

1.95 km

243 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

14.4 km

5.39 km

3.37 km

276 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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