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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Earby

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Earby

Moderate

7

riders

Downham Village – Barley (village) loop from Earby

03:05

42.7km

750m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.2 km for 127 m

After 25.9 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

7.92 km

Trig Point Summit View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A decent light is required for night riding as the there are some hidden drops and slippery surfaces

Tip by

2

9.51 km

Coal Pit Lane

Highlight • Trail

So slippery down here, very nearly had a big off 😀

Tip by

18.2 km

Mill Wood

Forest

4

19.4 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

Tip by

5

24.9 km

Pendle Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

25.7 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

Tip by

7

26.1 km

Barley Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nice spot for a breather

Tip by

8

33.5 km

Deer Spotting on Steady Climb

Highlight • Natural

9

34.9 km

Start of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

When it’s wet this is quite boggy- it can be cool up here too even when it’s warmer lower down

Tip by

B

42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

4.77 km

3.46 km

2.46 km

1.43 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

18.6 km

17.3 km

4.34 km

1.72 km

732 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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