There is plenty of good cycling to be had around the Cycle Touring Festival site. Some suggestions are below.
Click here to download GPX files of the routes
We made a ‘cycling treasure hunt’ for the 2017 festival, which you are welcome to try this year too:
Click here to download the CTF17 Treasure Hunt PDF
#1: Bolton by Bowland and Rimington – 20 miles
A nice undulating ride with approximately 1,500 feet of climbing.
From the main entrance to Waddow Hall, turn left away from Clitheroe to head through the villages of Waddington, West Bradford, Grindleton, Sawley, Bolton by Bowland and Gisburn before returning to Clitheroe via Rimington.
#2: Tour of Pendle witch country – 35 miles
A longer ride up and over Pendle Hill taking in the infamous Nick O’ Pendle hill climb. Approximately 4,000 feet of climbing.
Cross the river and cycle up through Clitheroe. Cross the A59 (with care – it’s a busy, fast road) and then climb up over the Nick O’ Pendle to Sabden. Come back through Barley, Bolton by Bowland, West Bradford and Waddington.
#3: Bashall Eaves and back – 8 miles
A nice short ride out with approximately 900 feet of climbing.
From Waddow Hall, head away from Clitheroe through Waddington and then turn left onto Cross Lane. Go through Bashall Eaves, past Bashall Barn and return to Waddow Hall – either rejoin the Waddington Road or come over Edisford Bridge and back through Clitheroe.
