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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

Moderate

5.0

(4)

12

riders

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

02:15

29.8km

570m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.55 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!

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2

4.96 km

Lee Quarry Mountain Biking Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

Give it a shot

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9.62 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

4

11.7 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.

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5

16.9 km

Locked Gate on Countryside Path

Highlight • Rest Area

Bring bolt cutters 🤣

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6

17.0 km

Path Up Scout Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

grass is slippery, quite a rocky path, but worth it at the top

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7

18.4 km

8

19.4 km

Scout Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Second largest onshore wind farm in England. Awe-inspiring and other-worldly

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9

20.3 km

Stone Ruin Near Wind Turbines

Highlight • Historical Site

B

29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

6.10 km

5.90 km

4.07 km

4.03 km

3.46 km

Surfaces

15.9 km

5.50 km

3.77 km

3.50 km

1.10 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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