Pendle Cycle Network Links from the Canal Canal Towpath There are links from the canal to: You can now cycle on the canal all the way through Barrowford: in Colne or cycle across the playing fields Pendle, starting at Burnley through to Barnoldswick. Follow the cycle from Barrowford or the new link on Regent The canal towpath is used by Route 68 (the Pennine route across the Street. Meet up with your friends on the way Cycleway). It takes you through outstanding playing fields to to school. Cycle training is offered at many countryside with reminders of the area’s textile Barrowford. schools. heritage in Nelson and Brierfield. Pendle Links to Burnley Foulridge Heritage Follow the canal into Burnley. You can continue to Padiham on the new Greenway Places to stop on the From Wharf: There is a Centre: (along the route of the former railway line). Barrowford cycle way include: cafe here. For a day out use your bike to visit Towneley along the river to Salterforth: Stop for Hall, the National Trust’s Gawthorpe Hall, Pendle Heritage Barden Mill and Marina: a break at the canal Queens Street Mill, Thompson’s Park with its Centre. Here, you can Includes a cafe. North of the side picnic site or visit model railway and boating lake or Queen’s find out more about the marina are great views of Pendle the pub. Park with its children’s road system. area’s history. There is also Hill. a cafe at the centre. Lower Park Marina, Nelson Town Centre – You can now Brierfield: At Clogger Bridge Barnoldswick: Both the cycle through Nelson Town Centre both ways Colne: From Barrowford Locks follow come off the towpath and on Leeds and Manchester Road. There is a yard and shop provide Greenfield Road, a quiet road, into Colne contraflow cycle lane and cycle stands to over the bridge to Junction 12 canal boat amenities Town Centre. Use the cycle path on lock your bike to whilst you are shopping. Shopping outlet, by B&Q, where and services. Vivary Way to get to the north side of there is a café. Colne and Boundary Mill. Greenberfield Using your bike to get to the train (or bus) Nelson Town Centre: There Locks, Nelson Town Centre: Leave the More and more people are using their bike are several cafes in the town Barnoldswick: canal by Morrisons and follow the to get to the train. Alternatively you cycle to centre. The ACE Centre in Cross Look out for the cafe signs to the town centre. Nelson Interchange and then take the bus. Street is Nelson’s new arts, and picnic site by the culture and enterprise centre. There are secure cycle lockers at Nelson locks. Brierfield: Come off the canal onto Interchange and Colne Leisure Centre, next Victoria Park, Nelson: located Clitheroe Road by the railway station or close to the town centre, the park to the railway station. Up to two bikes can be follow a back route in via Hollin Bank, past taken on a train, though you should not have also includes a lake and river. Junction 12 Shopping Centre and B&Q. any problems on local journeys – what does this mean? Barrowford Locks: Watch Links to Employment Areas boats go through the seven Enjoy your journey to work and keep yourself Barrowford BMX Park Cycling In Pendle locks. fit at the same time. There are cycle routes to Try your hand at dirt jumps. There is a BMX both Lomeshaye and Whitewalls Employment track at Barrowford. It is linked to the canal Foulridge Tunnel: The tunnel Areas. Rolls Royce and Silent Night are both by a cycle path. elcome to the Pendle cycle map. is nearly a mile long with no close to the canal in Barmoldswick. towpath. There is a signed route Victory Park, Barnoldswick Surrounded by outstanding countryside on the road for cyclists to meet Links to Schools Here, here is a skate park and children’s with a growing network of cycle paths, the canal at the other side. There are now safe cycle routes serving many traffic system, where you can teach your of the area’s high schools and Nelson and children how to cycle safely. Colne College. For example, use the cycle Pendle is becoming a great place to cycle. path on Vivary Way to get to the high schools Make cycling part of your healthy Save money by cycling lifestyle Regular cycling means that you have Cycling is a great way to stay fit and more money to spend on you. Useful Contacts healthy and keep your body in shape. Pendle Council Making short journeys by bicycle helps Take the kids cycling www.pendle.gov.uk/cycle ensure that you get the 30 minutes a Cycling is something that the whole 01282 661051 day exercise recommended by doctors family can enjoy. Kids love cycling. to stay healthy. The canal towpath and the area’s cycle Lancashire County Council paths offer a safe place for you to cycle www.lancashire.gov.uk/cycling Did you know that regular with your children. There are child seats, 01772 533338 cycling… tagalongs and trailers so you can take [email protected] younger children cycling. Many schools Long distance routes Keeps you young – Regular cyclists are in the area offer cycle training. See also ‘Cycle Clubs in Pendle’ inside. as fit as people 10 years younger National Cycle Route 91 Can extend your life expectancy by up Cycling for teenagers 91 Cycling is a great way of meeting up ‘The Lancashire Cycleway’ to 10 years The Lancashire Cycleway is a challenging 280 with your friends, going to school Reduces your chance of illnesses mile cycle tour of the county, rated one of the and having fun. There is a BMX track such as coronary heart disease, strokes top 10 cycle rides in the country. It skirts the Tourist Information and diabetes. at Barrowford and a skate park at edge of Burnley on a roller coaster route on the Barnoldswick. Discover Pendle Centre, edge of the Pennine Hills with many ups and Boundary Mill, Colne downs. 01282 856186 www.visitpendle.com National Cycle Route 68 68 [email protected] ‘Pennine Cycleway’ The Pennine Cycleway which runs from Barnoldswick Tourist Information Centre, Derby to Berwick upon Tweed crosses into Post Office Buildings, Lancashire from Yorkshire past Cliviger Wind Fernlea Avenue 01282 666704 Farm, before making a grand entry into Burnley via Towneley Park. From Burnley it follows the Pendle Heritage Centre, canal to Barnoldswick. Another arm of the Barrowford 01282 677150 Pennine Cycleway runs direct from Hebden Bridge to Colne. Nelson Transport Interchange 01282 698533 Graphic design by Pendle Council iJb 3039 2/12. Pendle_Cycle_Maps.qxd:Pendle_Rural_Map 30/1/12 17:32 Page 1 Discover Pendle’s Countryside By Bicycle CODE OF PRACTICE Many of Pendle’s cycle routes Cycling is a great way to discover follow paths shared with walkers. On canal towpaths and joint use Pendle’s Pennine Countryside. paths, please follow these simple guidelines: Cyclists 1 Cycle slowly past pedestrians, giving them plenty of room. Do not assume they can hear or see you, use your bell if necessary or say hello and thank you. 2. On downhill sections watch your speed. You will be surprised how For a traffic-free ride try: Barrowford – Barnoldswick – Downham quickly you can pick up speed. Canal towpath: Follow the canal – Barley: From Barrowford take the canal towpath from Barrowford and Colne to to Barnoldswick, then follow the National 3. On canal towpaths follow the Barnoldswick for a leisurely ride in the Cycle Route 91 (the Lancashire Cycleway) Waterway Codes. Ride at a countryside. to Downham, before crossing back over sensible speed. Be very careful at via Barley and Pendle Hill. For short rides on minor roads, try: bridges. Dismount if necessary. Wycoller Country Park: Ride out from Newchurch – Higham – Burnley You can download a permit Colne to Wycoller Country Park. There is a Circular: Follow minor roads on the edge to cycle on the canals from tearoom at the Park. of Pendle Hill to Higham, then take the www.waterscape.com or bridleway to Ightenhill and Burnley. Follow telephone 0845 671 5530. the canal back to Nelson and Barrowford. Back road from Foulridge to On Jinny Lane, east of Newchurch you 4 You are legally allowed to cycle on Kelbrook: Follow the minor road from will find the Clarion House cafe, a unique cycle paths and bridleways, but Foulridge to Kelbrook. survivor from the days when workers used not on footpaths. For longer more challenging rides try: to cycle and walk out into the countryside Tour of Pendle Hill villages: Follow in to escape the grime of mill life. 5. Take extra care when passing the footsteps of the Pendle Witches by Cross the Pennines to Hebden Bridge: horses. On bridleways you should exploring the villages surrounding Pendle Follow the National Cycle Route 68 give way to them. Hill by bike. (Pendle Cycleway) across the Pennines from Colne on a single track road to 6. When cycling with children keep a Fo Hebden Bridge. Return via Cliviger Wind close eye on them. r t Farm and the canal from Burnley. he Walkers u There are more ride suggestions on lti www.visitpendle.com ma 1. Let cyclists and horse riders pass te c you. hallen ge try... Dog Walkers 1. Keep dogs under control. 2. Long leads can be trip hazards to other users. 3. Remove any dog muck. Horse Riders 1. Remember that other path users can feel intimidated by horses, so give them plenty of room.