LANCASHIRE
Goosnargh and Beacon Fell Country Park� 14 miles, circular
Riding the lanes of Lancashire to the top of wooded Beacon Fell. Further information
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Bowland by Bike – In and Around the Forest of Bowland�(North-east Lancashire and North Yorkshire)
No two routes are alike in terms of scenery, attractions and physical effort. This leaflet details five recommended cycle routes in and around the�Forest of�Bowland Area�of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which covers 310sq.miles of rural north-east�Lancashire�and�North Yorkshire.
The Roses Border Ride��35 miles, circular
Tour of Pendle Hill��15 miles, circular
Salter Fell to Cross o’Greets��31 miles, circular
Grizedale and Bleasdale��27 miles, circular
Rivers Lune and Wyre 30 miles, circular
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Preston to Lancaster��36 miles, linear (or circular routes)
Through attractive pastoral countryside on the fringes of the�Forest of�Bowland�taking in scenic villages inLancashire�with views of the Bowland Fells. There is also opportunity to take in 3 other picturesque routes along the way to explore if you have time.
Wyresdale and Abbeystead��14 miles, circular
Harrisend Fell and Oakenclough��8 miles, linear
Beacon Fell and Bleasdale��13 miles, linear
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Cuerden Valley to Preston�7 miles, linear
Discover Chorley's best-kept secret, the valley of the River Lostock. Further information
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Cycle Rides West Lancashire
A variety of routes exploring towns and villages of West Lancashire including Ormskirk, the ridges of High Moor, Ashurst’s Beacon, Douglas Valley. The area is easily reached from Liverpool , Wigan , Chorley and Preston.
Grand Tour of West Lancashire��41 miles, circular
Burscough�9 miles, circular
Appleby�Bridge�17 miles, circular
Out from Southport: Clieves Hills and Plex Moss��24 miles, circular
Ormskirk��21 miles, circular
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The Grand Tour of Pendle Cycle Route�35 miles, circular
Through the rugged Pennine Moorland and then onto the�Ribble�Valley�before returning amidst the heritage of the Leeds & Liverpool�Canal�corridor. Download
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Lancaster to Kendal��22 miles, linear
Starting from�Lancaster’s�Millennium�Bridge�via�Lancaster Canal, quiet wooded areas, ancient and picturesque Yealands, Leighton Hall, into�Cumbria�at Brackenthwaite, Heron Corn Mill,�Dallam�Park, stunning views across to the�Lake District�and finally a cycle path into Kendal. Download
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Mary Towneley Loop��47 miles, circular
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North Lancashire Bridleway – Denny Beck to Chipping��28 miles, linear.
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Cycling�Arndale and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty�(AONB)
There are 39 AONB in Britain and Arnside & Silverdale is one. It has a rich mixture of contrasting countryside from salt marsh and mixed broadleaf woodlands to limestone cliffs and lush grasslands. The reed beds of�Leighton Moss provide one of the last strongholds of the otter and bittern.
Arnside to Kirkby Lonsdale��26 miles, circular
Heversham to Farleton & Beetham��11 miles, circular
Holme to Hutton Roof��11 miles, circular
Warton to Arkholme��14 miles, circular
Warton, Silverdale, Lancaster Canal, Tewitfield Locks��13 miles, circular
Further�information�www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk
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FAMILY CYCLING
Gisburn Forest��6 miles, circular
Exploring Lancashire's biggest forest. Further information
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