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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from St Wilfrid's

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from St Wilfrid's

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from St Wilfrid's

04:43

66.8km

1,120m

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: April 22, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

River Lune

Lake

7.18 km

Berry's Plantation

Forest

15.3 km

The Old Salt Road

Highlight • Natural

Mostly rideable gravel tracks for miles connecting High Salter and Slaidburn across this beautiful high Fell in the Forest of Bowland

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23.0 km

Salter Fell Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

Lots of big boulder loose pack and mixed surface. It's rideable but definitely better on big tyres or with a high degree of MTB/CX skill!

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31.1 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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31.1 km

Slaidburn Village

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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36.0 km

View of Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Climb

Views this good are always worth climbing for

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41.4 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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41.7 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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43.2 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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66.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

12.4 km

7.40 km

3.83 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

20.4 km

8.06 km

2.81 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Slaidburn War Memorial – Slaidburn Village loop from St Wilfrid's

The Old Salt Road

Salter Fell Descent

Slaidburn War Memorial

Slaidburn Village

View of Bowland Knotts

Cross o' Greet Summit

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Cross of Greet Pass

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