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Tw o-wheeled Adventures through some of the North West's Grandest Scenery Lancashire ~ a Mountain Biker’s Paradise ~ a Mountain Biker’s Paradise Mountain Biking

A Note on Shorter Routes For those just starting out or with younger or less experienced children a couple of locations provide a good starting point at which to introduce yourselves to mountain biking.

Beacon Country Park ~ 01995 640557.You can use any of the tracks with a good, made-up surface within the park but there is a special mountain bike route, the Fellside Trail (2.5 miles, blue waymarkers) set out for you. Summit Fell at 226m (741 feet) gives you great views over the Bowland and the Lancashire Plain.The Bowland Visitor Centre near Fell House Car Park has information (maps of the country park showing trails available), a small cafe, bike rack and toilets. Introduction Discover some of the finest mountain biking in the north. Ride Leisure Lakes at Mere Brow ~ 01772 813446. 5 miles from Southport. Lancashire’s Bowland Fells and Pennine hills. Pedal across untamed The track itself is only a small part of a large leisure site including a caravan and moorland, grapple with forest trails or descend into unspoilt valleys. camping Park, watersports centre, golf range and fishing lake. A charge of £2.50 Enjoy hours of exciting trail riding. per adult (£2.00 per under 16) allows you access to the track for the whole You will find everything to test your skills here. Looking for an easy day. route? Go to Forest, with its progressively graded trails. As a step up try some of the easier sections of the , such as the spectacular track across Rooley Moor. For a challenge ride the 47 mile long Mary Towneley Loop, part of the Pennine Bridleway. To escape, cross the rugged Bowland Fells on the Salters’ Way, said to be the finest moorland crossing in the country. For a technical challenge try the gritstone routes of Rossendale.

At the end of the day you will find many warm and welcoming pubs and B&Bs to relax in, where you can plan the next day’s ride.

Cover & Header Images © Countryside Agency, Photos by McCoy-Wynne !! r loop fromthe northern by going down to the Pike. NORTHERN LOOP route. northern or continue on Return to start pretty village by road. fo Descend into the woods and use some lovely Gardens on a steep track. F Rivington and by road. Reservoirs Lead Mines Clough~ W Park~ Rivington Country housed birds downstairs while his wife sewed upstairs! Lord Leverhulme’s Pigeon viewing tower). (an early 18th century Tower of the moors with fantastic views - especially from the top of Pike and Pigeon Tower~ The Castle~ Rivington~ which are original (possibly Saxon). of some parts Incredible open timber construction inside, rangers centre. Rivington Barns~ Highlights descend to join the reservoir-side track and retrace your steps home. which descends through historic Lead Mines Clough. Liverpool Castle where there are a maze of tracks. LOOP SOUTHERN Please slow down when pasing them. The area is also popular with walkers and horseriders. possibilites. to expert.Two routes are suggested here but there are endless Route options go from beginner beautiful reservoirs to the moors above. with views Park throughfrom of superb scenery Rivington Country F increasing climb to are dramatic viewsWilderswood.There all the way. then follow a classic track which provides a steadily into Green Lane, 11 10 eservoir and turning north. eservoir erndale Avenue south of Rivington & Blackrod High School. lo ntetak fte20 omnelhGmsrdr.Climb up ollow in the tracks of 2002 Commonwealth Games riders. 7 4 1 r est Pennine Moors.A highlight is Lord Leverhulme’sest Pennine Moors.A terraced gardens. est tracks for much flatter riding to Barn then onto Cross the end of Anglezarke. At Rivington Reservoir head north by the reservoir.You head north At Rivington Reservoir can also join wide track soon heads across the hillside towards Rivington A easy, ieln,uhl,stony rocky track heralds a very descent to the r uphill, A nice long, From Great to House Barn head south by Rivington Reservoir 5 At the distinctive Pigeon Tower cut back through the Terraced trcievlaewt hrh green and weavers’ cottages. Attractive village with church, Ruined castle - actually a replica of Liverpool Castle. and Around Park Rivington Country Sat ra os ani iio ete cafe and Great House Barn is a visitor centre, (Start) Cycle through old mineworkings. Acres of space to enjoy on the edge of 8 Undulating riding brings you to cross 12 Ta Tw ke o striking landmarks on the edge

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Biking !! 6 5 4 3 2 1 T Gambleside~ track still has the original stone setts. Rooley Moor Road~ houses and youth hostel. century Mankinholes~ Napoleonic Wars in 1814 and replaced in 1854. Originally put up to mark the end of many places along it. Stoodley Pike~ with splendid views. Gorple Road~ Highlights Chapel. From minor roads lead over Deerplay Moor back to Holme Road leads to the highest point on route,Top of Leach. Some rough Rooley Moor pasture follows towards Broadley. Reservoir. After a stiff climb up to Reddyshore Scout head across to Watergrove lead to the valley bottom follows. Stoodley Pike and to picturesque Mankinholes.Well preserved cobbles takes you onto the fantastic Kilnshaw Lane / Road section under steep climb then mixture of surfaces from tarmac to rough pasture.A From Gorple Lower to the Calder Reservoir Valley you are on a real r past Head north From Holme Chapel climb up to Long Causeway. horseriders and walkers along the way and ride appropriately. a multi-user route expect to meet steep sided cloughs and gullies.As open moorland indented by trails and newer bridleways crossing wild, loop’s is a unique blend of centuries old packhorse scenery finished.The which will stretch 350 miles from when to To linking and Mary Widdop Reservoirs.The Limersgate, such as the track over Rooley Moor and of the whole experience, less demanding taster There are easier sections if you just want a quick, signing and mapping and many of the tracks have been upgraded. T Gorge~ an abandoned mining village. Gambleside, eservoirs onto the fine moorland track to eservoirs Widdop Reservoir. dodn Colo Clough Wind Farm is a promenent feature. odmorden. ough both in terms of gradients and surface - though there is excellent wneley of the whole Pennine Loop is only a small part Bridleway Loop TowneleyMary Ju Crossing of Pennines between Widdop and Hurtswood, A beautifully situated small village with many 18th Not directly on the route but a visible landmark from st off the route by is the site of Clowbridge Reservoir Deep gorge in the Pennines between and A significant stretch of this wonderful moorland M66 © Crown Copyright The Mary The Mary Townely loop is named after Mary Townley, who M65 5 Rooley Moor W campaigned for the creation of the Pennine Bridleway. aterfoot A680 Burnley 4 6 A606 A681 T odmorden 1 M62 3 2 A58 A6033 Refreshments Getting there Information Map/Guide Off - road Duration Distance Grade Start f penninebridleway www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Lots along the way - see Bridge. T Littleborough,, Rail stations at Burnley, (01282) 664421. Information Centre. Burnley (01706) 844678. Information Centre. Rawtenstall (0161) 2371061. the Countryside Agency r leaflet for the Services Accommodation and Bridleways Association. from Rossendale Loop pocket guidebook Also Mary Towneley detailed and waterproof. Bridleway South is Harvey Maps’ Pennine are quick! very the route well very and biking unless you know 2 full days mountain gradients! singletrack and grassy rocky cobbled highways, including broad Ve along the route. Numerous access points 42 miles/67.5 km. 47 miles/ 75.6 km. or full listings. ue available from oute, odmorden and Hebden

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Biking !! f upper Calder Valley hereabouts are lined by many tall sentinel-like rock Cliviger Gorge~ town in Britain. Bacup~ health bar and some lovely weavers’ cottages Rawtenstall~ Highlights At Waterfoot rejoin outward route. bottom by a mini roundabout before climbing out on Booth Road. behind the ski slope. Cribden End Farm as you well-made descend to a very track that passes going becomes even rougher throughtrack climb to Cribden Hill.The bottom. of the windfarm and overthe start Black Scout back to the valley Reservoir to the Reservoir A682. From here use another fine moorland crossing and south of Clowbridge Climb steadily using some great tracks to Clough Bottom Reservoir. Rossendale. Brooding fells and characterful mill towns offer a dramatic change in LOOP 1 Bankside Lane and Newchurch Old Road. track into Bacup centre. Flower Scar Road and windfarm Gorge at Holme Chapel and up a difficult steep climb to the P F LOOP 2 r way. The Alan Fishwick Bridleway runs parallel to the road of the for part becomes TowerCauseway. Chapel and into ormations formed by the action of meltwater during last ice age. oads and back to your start point. oads and back to your start ollow loop one until Clough Bottom Reservoir but hereollow loop one until Clough Bottom Reservoir stay on the ennine Bridleway and descend to cross the Calder Valley and Cliviger 2 At Waterfoot follow the well-signed Pennine Bridleway. Recognised by English Heritage as the best preserved cotton 8 7 sedtesuhsd ftevle yamnrra,which Ascend the south side of valley by a minor road, .F 1 Rossendale Around hrceflml onbatn ta ala,a herbal Characterful mill town boasting a steam railway, ollow Long Causeway, to a very scenic bridleway to a very throughollow Long Causeway, From Rossendale Town Centre take Bacup Road. A highly unusual landscape feature.The sides of the 6 10 4 From here thread your way back along minor 11 T after the A681 join Old Road r noGosa ae pass the historic urn onto Goodshaw Lane, 9 5 From Bacup climb up the valley side via Head onto the broad track known as rwhwot o onteln,rough you join the long, 12 Briefly join the valley 6 © Crown Copyright 5 Crawshaw - Goodshaw booth 4 LOOP 1 1 Chapel W A682 aterfoot Clowbridge B6238 3 Lumb A681 2 Bottom Clough 12 11 Chapel Holme A671 LOOP 2 10 A646 7 A681 8 Scout Black 9 Refreshments Getting there Information Map/Guide Off - road Duration Distance Grade Start and Lumb. pubs at Holme Chapel Crawshawbooth and Bacup and Rawtenstall, Pubs and shops at r about 5.5 miles from the T (01706) 226590. Rawtenstall. Street, Kay 41-4 Rawtenstall TIC, . Outdoor Leisure OL21 & Burnley, OS Landranger 103, 5~6 hours. Loop 2: 3~4 hours. Loop 1: 1163m. Loop 2: 697 metres. Loop 1: Height climbed: Hard. Moderate to Loop 2: Hard. Moderate to Loop 1: To Rawtenstall 15 miles/24km. Loop 2: 8.5 miles/13.5 km. Loop 1: 23.5 miles/38km. Loop 2: 14 miles/22 km. Loop 1: oute at Bacup. odmorden rail station is Mountain MODERATE/HARD wn Centre.

Biking !! gritstone outcrops around its summit only add to its brooding presence. Hill~ Boulsworth menu making an ideal break.original and hearty cafe mentioning again for is worth its Clapper and Clam bridges.The include the ancient packhorse bridge and smaller simpler Bridges visitor centre and some beautiful houses. now has a ruined hall, W Highlights be subject to improvement. of Sections will become part The Pennine Bridleway in 2005 and Note: into beautiful Wycoller. descent to join a tarmac track along the bottom of Smithy Clough and r very riding was rougher and muddier but still with fantastic views.A T r some of it an ancient packhorse Clough on some great singletrack, superb bit of off-roading.You are soon alongside the ravine of Saucer Hill This time on meeting the Pendle Way head roughly for a north-east where you pick up the Hollin Hall road and track again. brings you back into of the Lancashire Cycleway, part Trawden,descent, A scenic road and head along a quality track to Coldwell Reservoirs. Tr mini-loop takes you on quiet roads through the attractive village of Ta ough walled track (boggy in the wet) leads youough walled track (boggy to an easier track A new bridge has been built to ease the crossing of the steep oute. rhl luh From here (at the time of writing at any rate) the urnhole Clough. a ckle this route as two small loops to get the best out of it.The first ckle this route as two small loops to get the best out of it.The ycoller Country Park~ ycoller Country dn atHli al noawd amtak Meet the Pendle Way onto a wide farm track. past Hollin Hall, wden, and Wycoller Boulsworth Hill A dominating feature along much of the route; neatrvn adomwaigvlg,it Once a thriving handloom weaving vilage, Lancashire Cycle Tr n R a wden Coldwell © Crown Copyright B6250 LOOP 1 way Hollin Hall

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Biking !! W still need technical ability on the undulating track. gradients are modest here but you’ll a lovely section alongside woods; short bridlewayshort (waterlogged in winter) and only get better as you ascend the field bridleway an excellent mountain bikers’ base. where Henry Camping barn facilities make VII is reputed to have stayed. Greengore Farm~ is just off the route near here seeing. and is worth Green~ Hurst Roman Bath remains and a lovely church. ~ Highlights to a lovely grassland and track section back to Ribchester. Hurst Green. before more field sections to Trough House and a superb quality track to overHurst Farm where field sections mean a carry a narrow footbridge 6 4 1 oods before side. a fairly steep and technical descent on the northern h io odt efe ilhssunn iw.At a The minor road to Jeffrey Hill has stunning views. Meeting the road allows you great views back over Ribblesdale which East of Ribchester road links bring you to a lovely track akdwt itrcitrs,it boasts a Roman Museum, Packed with historic interest, Ribblesdale Around 3 ue ilg ihsvrlnc us College A quiet village with several nice pubs. Quality bridleway leads to Greengore Farm followed by o am this was once a royal hunting lodge Now a farm, 8 a very minor roada very leads 5 into Longridge 2 to Hey Longridge © Crown Copyright Lodge

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Biking !! its heart. Wray~ visible on a clear day from Salter Fell. Three Peaks Views~ Heritage Centre cum tearoom a look. is worth Hostel opposite.The dispensed in a courtroom It does accommodation as the Youth Boasts the historic Hark to Bounty pub where Forest Law was once ~ Highlights spare tube as there are no cycle shops en-route. sure your bike is in good working order and that you have a pump and Much of this route isolated and you is very should make doubly Note: Cycleway to cross the and return to Slaidburn. ve Although the return route is largely on tarmac it uses minor roads and a into Wray. Climb over Whit Moor for another great descent the River Roeburn. section joins the tarmac at High Salter Farm for a great descent over wide grassy Eventually a nice, before joining a well-made stony track. and the surface less firm predictable as you head across ‘the tops’ track becomes more technical climb onto Croasdale Fell.The bouldery the tarmac surface becomes potholed and increasingly challenging at a From minor road Slaidburn a very leads you to the moors where Road. track over Croasdale and Salter Fell is known as Hornby or Salter Fell the Rightly described as one of the finest moorland crossings in , ry

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Clapham oir Long Medium Short P Cocklet Hill Gisburn Forest Slaidburn B6478 T osside Refreshments Getting there Information Map/Guide Off - road Duration Distance Grade Start All. miles away. details) are about 3.5 Wa Slaidburn (see Salters’ r whilst Cocklet Hill, ov pub is at just , The Dog and Partridge Slaidburn). from Colne both stop at Clitheroe and the B14 Bus’ (B10 from Bowland Transit’s‘Bike accessible using village of any size and is Slaidburn is the nearest (01200) 425566. Clitheroe. Market Place, 12-14 Clitheroe TIC, Explorer 41. Blackburn & Burnley, OS Landranger 103, r hours depending on Anything from 1 to 4 Long Loop - 400m. Medium Loop - 240m. Easy Loop - 140m. Height climbed: which route you pick depending medium, Easy through to Gisburn Forest. Cocklet Hill car park, 10 miles/15.5km. Long Loop: 8 miles/12.5km Medium Loop: 5.5 miles/9km.. Loop: Short oute and speed. efreshments at er 2 miles from

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Biking !! 2 1 many ancient buildings line its narrow atmospheric streets. and very Chipping~ Look in the local phone box to see the village’s claim to fame! duck-filled banks of the . visitors attracted by the green, ~ Highlights route easily tackled from either Chipping or Dunsop Bridge. sections.A still involves a nice woodland ford (can be slippy) and some rocky The remaining off-road section over Knot Hill is the easiest section but but has great views and the challenge of a ford (stepping stone option). The track over Stanley Hill from Chipping to Lickhurst is less challenging LOOP 2 dry. tricky section but almost entirely rideable in the descent to Hareden.A V and climbs on a pretty rocky track with big views across the Hodder singletrack through the conifers which leads to a series of superb dips fo From Dunsop Bridge one of the most varied and technical in Lancashire. shoulder of Mellor Knoll then through Lower Fencewood must rank of The track to Hareden on the road across the LOOP 1 alley.After spectacular vistas up the alley.After there’sTrough a great of Bowland, lwmnrrasbfr aigtebilwy There’s some nice llow minor roads before taking the bridleway. rl euiu oln ilg.he rdtoa us and traditional pubs, A truly beautiful Bowland village.Three and Dunsop Bridge Chipping el‘oept ilg nsme ekns with A real ‘honeypot’ village on summer weekends, © Crown Copyright Chipping Fair Oak Fell Stanley Hill 2 LOOP 2 Lickhurst Hareden Knot Hill of Bowland Tr Lower W Mellor F Knoll ough ence ood LOOP 1 ff R White W Hodder Valley ell 1 Refreshments Getting there Information Map/Guide Off - road Duration Distance Grade Start 3~4 hours . has three pubs. Chipping & Chipping. Cafes at Dunsop Bridge train stations. Preston and Clitheroe transit.co.uk or see www.bowland 429832 for more details Call (01200) racks. equipped with bike All their buses are B12. is on routes B11 and Chipping B10 and B14. Bowland routes Transit Dunsop Bridge is on (01200) 425566. Clitheroe. Market Place, 12-14 Clitheroe TIC, Ribblesdale. Fo OS Explorer OL41. Blackburn & Burnley. OS Landranger 103, 563 metres. climbed: Height technical riding. with and some great tracks are real classics they are quiet and the proportion of roads Although there is a fair Medium/Hard - parking at both). Chipping (free car Dunsop Bridge or 5.5 miles/9 km. 14 miles/22 km. The buses link to r MEDIUM~HARD Mountain est of Bowland/

Biking [email protected] on (01772) 534709 or e-mail Service Countryside For a leaflet and more info contact Lancashire Hostel in Slaidburn. n An increasing some of the county’s most wildly beautiful countryside. y A real day challenge, and signing made from local sustainable woodlands. specifically for it and many improved more parts with drainage works bridleway concessionary has been created several miles of new, whole route is specially waymarkedpicturesque Chipping.The and to walk from over the Lune the Bowland Fells, Valley in the north, uses many of the tracks detailed in this booklet to make an epic ride or 28 mile/45km route horseriders and ramblers.This at mountain bikers, and aimed the first phase was launched in 2004, An exciting new project, ou can also split it for a more leisurely two or three day jaunt across umber of farm B&Bs are springing up along the way and there is a Youth onrsd gny Photos by McCoy-Wynne © Countryside Agency, Bridleway Lancashire The North M6 Scorton C anc an © Crown Copyright c c r Caton vi via c ck k n nR ff f Roa R oad Bowland ad Tro d of ugh Bowland Wray Hareden

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Biking Designated cycle paths Pa Open land F Byways Bridleways ootpaths v ements onrsd gny Photos by McCoy-Wynne © Countryside Agency, ~ ~ ~n ~ ~ Code of Conduct Mountain Bikers’ pcs Cyclists must adhere to the Highway Code. spaces. disused railway lines or other open Commission land, r cycling is not permitted on pavements. the landowner. have no right of access without the express permission of moorland and farmland cyclists normally on most upland, f redhighway or waymarking arrows (blue for bridleways, which also have a right of access. walkers and cyclists you may meet occasional vehicles well as usually unsurfaced tracks open to cyclists.As horseriders. open to cyclists but you must give way to walkers and or byways and yellow for footpaths). ue hc a efudi ra ra,on Forestry outes which may be found in urban areas, ih occeeit.Look out for posts from the o right to cycle exists. ~ look out for designated cycle tracks and • •I • •F • • •A •A •Y • Safety • Check weather forecasts noise • Make no unnecessary • Drive roads with care on country plants & trees • Protect wildlife, • Help to keep water clean • Take your litter home - littering is a criminal offence alone crops and machinery • Leave livestock, hedges and walls • Use gates and stiles to cross fences, • Keep to rights of way across farmland • Keep dogs under control • Leave gates as you found them • Guard against all risk of fire and respect• Enjoy its life and work the countryside This is an annotated version - for full details see www.countrysideaccess.go.uk F ollow Code the Countryside Particular care should be takenParticular on unstable or wet surfaces accidents occur Ride under control going downhill as this when most serious publication Safety on Mountains Reflective materials on your clothes or bike can save lives Learn to apply the basic principles of first aid Ensure that your bike is safe to ride and prepared for all emergencies f you intend to ride fast off-road it is advisable to wear a helmet ou are required by law to display working lights after dark (front and rear) or safety on mountains refer to the British Mountaineering lw lw a a ys tell someone where you are going some form of identification ys carry .

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Biking © Countryside Agency, Photos by McCoy-Wynne ~ Lancashire Published 2005 Chipping” Va in this booklet to make or walk from an epic ride the Lune “this 28 mile/45km route detailed uses many of the tracks Lancashire Bridleway~The North in Lancashire” technical “lower Fencewood must and rank of one the most varied Chipping to Dunsop Bridge~ the medium loop” step up try loop or for a short mountain biking on the short into Ease yourself “a great place to learn off-road skills. Gisburn Forest~ as Hornby or Salter Fell Road” over the track Croasdale and Salter Fell is known England, as one of the finest moorland crossings described in “rightly and Cross O’Greet~ Salters’Way side” descent on the northern technical bridleway into Longridge Woods before a fairly steep and only get better as you ascend the fieldRibblesdale which “meeting the road allows over you great views back Ribblesdale~ route” some of it an ancient packhorse the ravine of Saucer Hill Clough on some great singletrack, east for a superb bit of off-roading.You are soon alongside “this time on meeting the Pendle Way head roughly north- Hill and Boulsworth Wycoller~ behind the ski slope” F “the going becomes even rougher End through Cribden Rossendale~ Reservoirs” and Widdop linking Hurstwood overtrack Rooley Moor and Limersgate, as the such demanding taster of the whole experience, less “there are easier sections if you just want a quick, Towneley Loop~ Mary above” moors to the beautiful reservoirs with views of superb scenery r “follow of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in the tracks Park~ Rivington Country a Mountain Biker’s Paradise iders. Climb up from Rivington Country Park Climb up from through Rivington Country iders. arm as you descend to a very well-made track that passes well-made track arm as you descend to a very lyi h ot,oe h oln el,to picturesque over the Bowland Fells, lley in the north, 83527