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and Cycle clubs. information on Cycle routes, training www.lancashire.gov.uk also contains Lancashire County Council website Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT. The the TIC based in the Platform Gallery; Further information is also available from www.visitlancashire.com www.lancashire.gov.uk Ribble Valley Cycle Map

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© Crown copyright and database rights 2019. Ordnance Survey 100023320. Survey Ordnance 2019. rights database and copyright Crown © 100023320. Survey Ordnance 2019. rights database and copyright Crown © Route 3 Clitheroe to Downham - 13miles (21.5km) 1.5hrs several attractive and tranquil villages as well as a number of sites historical interest. Riding is generally on the flat, with a few short climbs. This route is described from a start point at however you could equally well Waddington, start from any other point along the route such as Downham, Chatburn, Whalley or Alternatively you could start from Ribchester. the railway station at Clitheroe. Clitheroe railway station Arriving by Train: is at the heart of this route, and easily Preston and accessible from Manchester, . village of Downham famed for its role in the TV series and film ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ ‘Born and Bred’. The second section of the route passes Bradford through the villages of West which boasts beautiful and Waddington, ornamental gardens before heading back along the country roads to Clitheroe. Ribble Valley Villages - 29miles (47km) 3hrs Villages Route 1 Ribble Valley T T hipping