Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
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Cycleway Alongside the A56 – The Rake Climb loop from Darwen
02:20
44.2km
650m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. 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: October 15, 2026
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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable
Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.
After 14.1 km for 466 m
After 38.4 km for 159 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
10.5 km
Cattle Plantation Lower
Forest
14.2 km
Cycleway Alongside the A56
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
18.3 km
Village Store Café
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
19.5 km
View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
23.0 km
Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
23.1 km
The Rake Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
24.2 km
The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
31.8 km
Holdens and Co. Ice Cream Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
38.5 km
View of Calf Hey Reservoir from Broadhead Road
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
44.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
32.8 km
6.20 km
2.30 km
1.50 km
1.21 km
147 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
38.0 km
5.24 km
466 m
341 m
159 m
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