Padiham is a region in Lancashire, situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by the flowing River Calder, which provides pleasant riverside paths, and its proximity to Pendle Hill, offering more challenging terrain and panoramic views. Key features like the traffic-free Padiham Greenway and ancient woodlands contribute to a varied environment suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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5.0
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73
riders
68.0km
03:10
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

44
riders
55.8km
02:37
670m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32
riders
139km
07:02
1,840m
1,840m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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23
riders
36.9km
02:01
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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42
riders
34.0km
02:16
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
42.2km
02:51
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.0km
02:17
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
32.5km
02:04
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
35.4km
02:06
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
26.1km
02:01
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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43.3km
03:18
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
45.5km
03:15
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
7.12km
00:44
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.9km
01:08
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.23km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.91km
00:57
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
hikers
4.40km
01:10
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.52km
01:25
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
4.46km
01:14
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
12.8km
03:22
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4
riders
53.2km
03:44
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.0km
02:57
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

48.0km
03:16
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Padiham offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 60 routes across these sports, catering to various skill levels.
Padiham provides several road cycling routes, with options ranging from the traffic-free Padiham Greenway to more challenging ascents towards Pendle Hill. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Padiham guide.
Jogging and running routes in Padiham include pleasant riverside paths along the River Calder and trails within Memorial Park. The Padiham Greenway also offers a traffic-free surface suitable for runners. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Padiham guide.
Yes, Padiham offers family-friendly options, particularly the Padiham Greenway, which is a traffic-free path ideal for safe cycling and walking. Additionally, the Family-friendly hikes around Padiham guide provides suitable routes.
Padiham's natural features include the River Calder, offering riverside paths, and Pendle Hill, which provides challenging terrain and panoramic views. The Padiham Greenway, built on a former railway line, is another significant feature for outdoor activities.
Padiham offers mountain biking trails, with varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. Specific routes and details are compiled in the MTB Trails around Padiham guide.
Padiham provides hiking routes suitable for beginners, including gentle paths along the River Calder and within Memorial Park. The Easy hikes around Padiham guide highlights less challenging options.
Outdoor routes in Padiham are popular on komoot, with more than 65,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars based on over 6,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Padiham, including Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, and Hiking.
Padiham offers opportunities for gravel biking, with routes that combine various terrains. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Padiham, provides detailed information on suitable trails.
The official website for Padiham Town Council is www.padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk. This site provides local information and resources for the area.
Padiham Town Council can be contacted by phone at 01282 968781. This number connects to the local administrative body for the town.

