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Places to stop on the way include: Barden Mill and Marina: Includes a café. North of the marina there are great views of Pendle Hill. Brierfield: At Clogger Bridge, come off the towpath and over the bridge to Junction 12 Shopping Outlet by B&Q, where there is a café. Nelson Town Centre: There are several cafés in the town centre. The ACE Centre in Cross Street is Nelson’s new Arts, Culture and Enterprise centre. Victoria Park, Nelson: Located close to the town centre, The park includes a lake and river. Barrowford Locks: Watch boats go through the seven locks. Foulridge Tunnel: The tunnel is nearly a mile long with no towpath. There is a signed route on the road for cyclists to meet the canal at the other side. Foulridge Wharf: There is a cafe here. Salterforth: Stop for a break at the canal side picnic site or visit the pub. Lower Park Marina, Barnoldswick: Both the boat yard and shop provide canal boat amenities and services. Greenberfield Locks, Barnoldswick: Look out for the cafe and picnic site by the locks. 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Briercliffe Newchurch Barley Roughlee Blacko Weets Hill Salterforth Kelbrook Bleara Moor Kelbrook Moor Foulridge Ford Laneshaw Bridge Brockhall Village Old Langho Ribchester Copster Green Wilpshire Langho GREAT HARWOOD PADIHAM BURNLEY ACCRINGTON CLAYTON LE MOORS BLACKBURN OSWALDTWISTLE HASLINGDEN Cornholme Portsmouth Weir TODMORDEN BACUP RAWTENSTALL DARWEN WHITWORTH Walsden Calderdale LITTLEBOROUGH Whitewell Cow Ark FOREST OF BOWLAND RIBBLE VALLEY WEST PENNINE MOORS PENDLE HILL Boulsworth Hill Longridge Fell Easington Fell Grindleton West Bradford Rive r R i bb l e Belmont Belmont Great Hameldon Cowpe Moss Rooley Moor Brown Wardle Hill Rushy Hill Hades Hill Freeholds Top Rough Hill Scout Moor Deerplay Moor Edenfield Helmshore Cloughfold Irwell Vale Cowpe Waterfoot Boarsgreave Britannia Shawforth Summit Millgate Facit Stubbins RAMSBOTTOM Edgworth Holcombe Moor Wardle West Pennine Bridle w a y YHA River Darw en R i v e r H o d d e r River Hodde r R i v er R ib ble R i v e r R i b b l e R i v e r H o d d e r R i v e r C a l d e r R iver R i b b l e R i v e r Calder R iver Calder Pendle Water L e e d s & L i v e r p o ol C a n a l River Darw en River Darw en Leeds & Li v e r p o ol C a n al H y n d b u rn B r o o k R o c h d a le C a n a l Turton & Entwistle Reservior Wayoh Reservior Clowbridge Reservior Gorple Upper Reservoir Watergrove Reservior Cowm Reservior R iver Ir w ell R i v e r I r w e l l L e e ds & Liverpool Canal C o l n e Heritage Trail 90 Lancashire Cycleway 91 91 91 91 Lancashire Cycleway Lancashire Cycleway 91 Lancashire Cycleway 91 Lancashire Cycleway Pennine Cycleway Pennine Cycleway 90 91 685 685 604 6 6 6 6 6 6 91 91 91 91 Lancashire Cycleway 91 91 91 91 Lancashire Cycleway 91 Lancashire Cycleway 68 68 68 Pennine Cycleway 68 Pennine Cycleway 68 92 68 68 90 90 to Preston via bridleway to Rivington to Rochdale 92 to Slaidburn and Gisburn Forest The Atom Panopticon A b b e y A b b e y Browsholme Hall C r a f t C e n t r e P i c n i c S i t e Wycoller Country Park G a w t h o r p e Hall Queen St Mill Barden Mill Pendle H e r i t a g e Centre The Halo Panopticon S k i Rossendale Picnic Site Roman Museum W i t t o n Country P a r k D a r w e n T o w e r Castle Coldwell Outdoor Centre Helmshore Textile Museum Oswaldtwistle M i l l s Haworth Art Gallery H e a l e y D e l l Lee Quary Mountain B i k e A r e a T o w n e l e y Hall Singing Ringing Tree Panopticon C l a r i o n House Cragg Quary Mountain Bike Area T h o r n t o n Hall Farm Earby M i n i n g Museum B a n c r o f t M i l l M u s e u m Boat Trips Pendle Sculpture T r a i l I n s i d e S P A P r e s t i g e Karting 338 496 395 396 315 350 311 315 454 532 383 379 461 557 352 388 361 334 341 344 359 397 335 382 388 346 347 485 480 479 462 374 380 465 431 471 378 517 479 409 377 399 449 409 474 419 440 308 377 418 383 398 329 383 352 437 468 445 408 421 411 434 433 407 402 346 372 329 401 392 341 401 371 356 336 454 318 355 393 381 Kilometres Miles 0 2 0 1 1 3 2 Digital cartography by Pindar Creative www.pindarcreative.co.uk Reproduced by kind permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023320 ROSSENDALE Pendle Cycle Network Long distance routes Barrowford: Follow the cycle route across the playing fields to Barrowford. Pendle Heritage Centre: From Barrowford, cycle along the river to Pendle Heritage Centre. Here, you can find out more about the area’s history. There is also a cafe at the centre. Colne: From Barrowford Locks, follow Greenfield Road, a quiet road, into Colne Town Centre. Use the cycle path on Vivary Way to get to the north side of Colne and Boundary Mill. Nelson Town Centre: Leave the canal by Morrisons and follow the signs to the town centre. Brierfield: Come off the canal onto Clitheroe Road by the railway station near Northlight (Brierfield Mill), or follow a back route in via Hollin Bank, past Junction 12 Shopping Outlet and B&Q. Links to Employment Areas Enjoy your journey to work and keep yourself fit at the same time. There are cycle routes to both Lomeshaye and Whitewalls Employment Areas. Rolls Royce and Silentnight are both close to the canal in Barnoldswick. Links to Schools There are now safe cycle routes serving many of the area’s high schools and Nelson and Colne College. For example, use the cycle path on Vivary Way to get to the high schools in Colne or cycle across the playing fields from Barrowford or the new link on Regent Street. Meet up with your friends on the way to school. Cycle training is offered at many schools. Links to Burnley Follow the canal into Burnley. You can continue to Padiham on the new Greenway (along the route of the former railway line). For a day out, use your bike to visit Towneley Hall, the National Trust’s Gawthorpe Hall, Queens Street Mill, Thompson’s Park (with its model railway and boating lake) or Queen’s Park (with its children’s road system). Nelson Town Centre – You can now cycle through Nelson Town Centre both ways on Leeds and Manchester Road. There is a contraflow cycle lane and cycle stands to lock your bike to whilst you are shopping. Using your bike to get to the train (or bus) More and more people are using their bike to get to the train. Alternatively, you can cycle to Nelson Interchange and then take the bus. There are secure cycle lockers at Nelson Interchange and Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne, next to the railway station. Up to two bikes can be taken on a train. Barrowford BMX Park Try your hand at dirt jumps. There is a BMX track at Barrowford. It is linked to the canal by a cycle path. Victory Park, Barnoldswick Here, there is a skate park and children’s traffic system where you can teach your children how to cycle safely. The Steven Burke Cycle Sports Hub The cycle circuit and hub opened in July 2014. It is named after Steven Burke, Colne’s Olympic Gold medallist. The circuit and hub are located at the boundary between Nelson and Colne on Swinden Playing Fields adjacent to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (and National Cycle Network Route 68). The Hub acts as a base for adult and child cycle training, short beginners’ rides, local club Cycle Sport Pendle and cycle racing. The cycle circuit is 1.1km long and is free and open to the public when not booked out. To find out what’s on at the Hub or to book the circuit, for which there is a charge, visit www.cyclesportpendle.org.uk following the link for circuit bookings. For a traffic-free ride, try: Canal towpath: Follow the canal towpath from Barrowford and Colne to Barnoldswick for a leisurely ride in the countryside. For short rides on minor roads, try: Wycoller Country Park: Ride out from Colne to Wycoller Country Park. There is a tearoom at Wycoller. Back road from Foulridge to Kelbrook: Follow the minor road from Foulridge to Kelbrook. For longer more challenging rides, try: Tour of Pendle Hill villages: Explore the area made famous by the Pendle Witches by exploring the villages surrounding Pendle Hill by bike. Barrowford – Barnoldswick – Downham – Barley: From Barrowford take the canal to Barnoldswick, then follow the National Cycle Route 91 (the Lancashire Cycleway) to Downham, before crossing back over via Barley and Pendle Hill. Newchurch – Higham – Burnley Circular: Follow minor roads on the edge of Pendle Hill to Higham, then take the bridleway to Ightenhill and Burnley. Follow the canal back to Nelson and Barrowford. On Jinny Lane, east of Newchurch you will find the Clarion House cafe´, a unique survivor from the days when workers used to cycle and walk out into the countryside to escape the grime of mill life. Cross the Pennines to Hebden Bridge: Follow the National Cycle Route 68 (Pendle Cycleway) across the Pennines from Colne on a single track road to Hebden Bridge. Return via Cliviger Wind Farm and the canal from Burnley. There are more ride suggestions on www.visitpendle.com Cycling In Pendle elcome to the Pendle cycle map. Surrounded by outstanding countryside with a growing network of cycle paths, Pendle is becoming a great place to cycle. Canal Towpath You can now cycle on the canal all the way through Pendle, starting at Burnley and going on to Barnoldswick. The canal towpath is part of Route 68 (the Pennine Cycleway). It takes you through beautiful countryside with reminders of the area’s textile heritage in Nelson and Brierfield. Links from the Canal There are links from the canal to: Make cycling part of your healthy lifestyle Cycling is a great way to stay fit and healthy and keep your body in shape. Making short journeys by bike helps ensure that you get 30 minutes exercise a day as recommended by doctors. Did you know that regular cycling… Keeps you young – regular cyclists are as fit as people 10 years younger! Can extend your life expectancy by up to ten years Reduces your chance of illnesses such as coronary heart disease, strokes and diabetes. Save money by cycling Regular cycling means that you have more money to spend on you. Take the kids cycling Cycling is something that the whole family can enjoy. Kids love cycling. The canal towpath and the area’s cycle paths offer a safe place for you to cycle with your children. There are child seats, tagalongs and trailers so you can take younger children cycling. Many schools in the area offer cycle training. Cycling for teenagers Cycling is a great way of meeting up with your friends, going to school and having fun. There is a BMX track at Barrowford and a skate park at Barnoldswick. CODE OF PRACTICE Many of Pendle’s cycle routes follow paths shared with walkers. On canal towpaths and joint use paths, please follow these simple guidelines: Cyclists 1 Cycle slowly past pedestrians, giving them plenty of room. Do not assume they can hear or see you, use your bell if necessary or say hello and thank you. 2. On downhill sections, watch your speed. You will be surprised how quickly you can pick up speed! 3. You no longer need a permit to use your bike on the towpath but please use the Greenways Code for Towpaths. Ride at a sensible speed. Be very careful at bridges. Dismount if necessary. Find out more at www.canalrivertrust.co.uk or telephone 0845 671 5530. 4 You are legally allowed to cycle on cycle paths and bridleways, but not on footpaths. 5. Take extra care when passing horses. On bridleways you should give way to them. 6. When cycling with children, keep a close eye on them. Walkers 1. Let cyclists and horse riders pass you. Dog Walkers 1. Keep dogs under control. 2. Long leads can be trip hazards to other users — always be aware. 3. Remember to clean up after your dog. Horse Riders 1. Remember that other path users can feel intimidated by horses, so give them plenty of room. 2. When other people are about, ride slowly. Do not canter or gallop. 68 91 Discover Pendle’s countryside by bicycle Cycling in Penine Lancashire Cycling is a great way to discover Pendle’s Pennine countryside. Mountain biking Surrounded by hills, the area has some great mountain biking! Pennine Bridleway: A long distance trail for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. It runs through Pendle, taking in Wycoller Country Park, Boulsworth Hill and Weets Hill en route. When complete, the Bridleway will link Derbyshire with Cumbria. More information www. nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineBridleway Mary Towneley Loop: Part of the Pennine Bridleway, the Loop links Lancashire and Yorkshire. Suggested rides include: Boulsworth Hill – Wycoller Circuit: Ride up through Trawden to Coldwell, before following the Pennine Bridleway underneath Boulsworth Hill to Wycoller County Park. West Craven Hills: From Barnoldswick you can do a figure of eight circuit taking in Weets Hill and Bleara Moor, based on the Pennine Bridleway and Lancashire Cycleway. Pendle Hill: There are a number of bridleways on the side of Pendle Hill, which you can cycle on. Further afield, visit: Gisburn Forest: Situated high on the Bowland Hills, Lancashire’s largest forest has a network of blue (easy), red (difficult) and black (very difficult) mountain bike trails. For an easy mountain bike ride, try the Bottoms Beck trail. Adrenaline Gateway (Rossendale): For demanding mountain biking, head for Rossendale’s Adrenaline Gateway. Based on old quarries, there is a network of black and red trails. Not for the faint hearted! F o r t h e u l t i m a t e c h a ll e n g e, t r y ... Grand Tour of Pendle The Grand Tour is 35 miles long, with 4,286 feet of ascent, the Grand Tour takes you round Pendle’s outstanding countryside. More details: www.visitpendle.com Key Recommended on-road cycle route (not all signed) Key Picnic site Rural area Urban area Land over 300m Water Main road Motorway Minor road Cycle track Bridleway (cycling is allowed) Proposed cycle track 68 National Cycle Route number 91 Regional Cycle Route number Bus Station Rail line and Station Rail Tunnel Information point Public convenience Cafe Triangulation pillar/spot height Steep Hill Public house National Cycle Route 91 ‘The Lancashire Cycleway’ The Lancashire Cycleway is a challenging 280 mile cycle tour of the county, rated one of the top 10 cycle rides in the country. It skirts the edge of Burnley on a roller coaster route around the edge of the Pennine Hills with many ups and downs. National Cycle Route 68 ‘Pennine Cycleway’ The Pennine Cycleway, which runs from Derby to Berwick upon Tweed, crosses into Lancashire from Yorkshire past Cliviger Wind Farm, before making a grand entry into Burnley via Towneley Park. From Burnley it follows the canal to Barnoldswick. Another arm of the Pennine Cycleway runs direct from Hebden Bridge to Colne. Useful Contacts Pendle Council www.pendle.gov.uk/cycle 01282 661051 Lancashire County Council www.lancashire.gov.uk/cycling 01772 533338 [email protected] See also ‘Cycle Clubs in Pendle’ inside. Tourist Information Discover Pendle Centre Boundary Mill, Colne 01282 856186 www.visitpendle.com [email protected] Pendle Heritage Centre Colne Road Barrowford 01282 677150 http://htnw.co.uk Nelson Transport Interchange Broadway Nelson 01282 698533 http://www.lancashire.gov.uk Graphic design by Pendle Council iJb 3390 12/14.
