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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Longridge

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Longridge

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Longridge

02:15

36.7km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.63 km

Dilworth Upper Reservoir

Lake

9.96 km

River Ribble

Lake

14.7 km

Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub for a break, outdoor seating round the back and a fairly secure area to store bikes.

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19.1 km

Whalley Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely scenic Whalley, great cycling in the Ribble Valley

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19.3 km

Whalley Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Refuel? This ride passes through Whalley twice with a number of cafe and pub options.

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19.3 km

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian Abbey. After the dissolution of the monasteries the abbey was demolished with a country house built on the site.

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20.0 km

Whalley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

24.7 km

Hodder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely stretch of river.

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24.8 km

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Highlight • Historical Site

This ancient crossing over the River Hodder is named after Oliver Cromwell, who, in 1648, lead his army across it on the way to the Battle of Preston. Today, it …

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27.3 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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36.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

3.24 km

1.04 km

891 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

2.32 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

58 %

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Whalley Village Centre – Hodder Bridge loop from Longridge

Black Bull

Whalley Old Bridge

Whalley Village Centre

Whalley Abbey Ruins

Whalley Viaduct

Hodder Bridge

Cromwell's Bridge Over the River Hodder

Millie's Cafe

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