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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Settle

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Settle

Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Settle

Hard

4.6

(5)

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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Settle

04:33

66.8km

1,070m

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: March 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

13.2 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

23.7 km

Cross of Greet Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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25.2 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fells around Lancashire's Forest of Bowland showcase some of the prettiest scenery in Britain. Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural …

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25.5 km

Cross o' Greet Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long winding road up out of the Forest of Bowland which opens up into 270 degree view on the summit with Lake district straight ahead. Make sure it's a day with good visibility to enjoy at its best.

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30.9 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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35.7 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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35.8 km

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice village with large open green and good cafe car park and toilets

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36.5 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 …

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47.2 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

48.8 km

Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bowland Knotts 430.7m P88 (1413ft)
Forest of Bowland Definitive List.
County of Yorkshire Definitive List.
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66.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.3 km

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

29.3 km

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

13°C

8°C

71 %

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Slaidburn War Memorial – View of Slaidburn loop from Settle

Cross of Greet Pass

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Slaidburn War Memorial

Slaidburn Village

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