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North West England

Mackie Cave – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Mackie Cave – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

Moderate

4.5

(6)

18

riders

Mackie Cave – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

01:30

17.7km

400m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.87 km

Lee Quarry Mountain Biking Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Tip by

2

3.28 km

Newchurch Railway Tunnels and Great War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently re-opened railway tunnels which are now part of the East-Lancashire cycleway. Apparently the tunnels are lit just enough to see by but too bright for bats to roost!

Tip by

3

6.81 km

Mackie Cave

Highlight • Cave

Legend has it a hermit called Andrew lived in the cave for over 10 years in the 80s

Tip by

4

7.83 km

Cragg Quarry Tramway on the Pennine Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Top of this good quality track. Wonderful views to the surrounding countryside.

Tip by

5

12.5 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

Tip by

15.2 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

B

17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

5.27 km

4.85 km

1.33 km

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

6.05 km

3.09 km

545 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

25 %

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