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Easington Fell Road – Bowland Knotts Climb loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

Easington Fell Road – Bowland Knotts Climb loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

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Easington Fell Road – Bowland Knotts Climb loop from Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

05:22

103km

1,620m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 55.4 km for 266 m

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Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Beggars Bush Plantation

Forest

22.9 km

Easington Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A beautiful section of road affording great views of the Forest of Bowland both to the east and west. Road surface is generally good. If approaching from the south there is a great 'roller coaster' straight-line descent where you can reach speed of 50 mph +. Watch out for pheasants and grouse in season though.

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32.0 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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32.0 km

Cross of Greet Climb from Slaidburn

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Possibly our favourite climb in the Cold Dark North - beautiful bathed in sunshine brutal on a wet and windy day - it's never very steep but always testing and rewards you with a brilliant descent down to Tatham Fell and Bentham to the North

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42.2 km

Cross O'Greet (Tatham Fell)

Mountain Pass

49.1 km

Slaidburn Road, Tatham Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely open road up from Bentham onto Tatham Fell - hard work but worth it for the views.

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54.5 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

55.5 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

55.9 km

White Syke Hill to Clapham Common Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gorgeous moorland up White Syke Hill to Clapham Common/Austwick Common

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61.8 km

Bowland Knotts Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

1.4 mile climb with an average of 7%. Some steep sections maxing out at around 17%. Nice climb. Descend with care down Keasden road as there are quite a few sheep wandering.

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85.1 km

Waddington Village

Highlight • Pub

With a babbling brook, manicured gardens and chocolate box cottages, Waddington is a lovely village in Lancashire. Its historic buildings house fascinating tales: Henry VI went into hiding in Waddington Hall for 12 months, before he was betrayed to the Yorkists in 1465. Today, you can explore the pretty village and enjoy a slice of cake at the bike-friendly cafe opposite the church.

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