Starting from Northcote Hotel

18 MILES | 29 KM
RIDE TIME: 2 1/2 HOURS

Ribchester and Whalley

A rambling rie through the Ribble Valley, visiting the Roman riverside settlement of Ribchester, the magnificent facade of Stonyhurst College  and returning via Whallley and its medieval abbey

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24 MILES | 39 KM
RIDE TIME: 3 HOURS

Scenic Ribble Valley Villages

A meadering ride up the scenic Ribble Valley, visiting the picturesque villages of Waddington, Downham and Whalley, with ample opportunities for refreshment stops along the way

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24 MILES | 39 KM
RIDE TIME: 3 1/2 HOURS

A Taste of the Forest of Bowland

A challenging ride up and over Longridge Fell for magnificent views of the Bowland Fells before descending into one of the prettiest  corners of the Forest of Bowland AONB

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39 MILES
RIDE TIME: 5 HOURS

Hodder Valley

A challenging loop beginning from Northcote heading North as far as Dunsop Bridge

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29 MILES
RIDE TIME: 2.5-3 HOURS

The Ribble Valley Villages Ride

7 miles from Northcote

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35 MILES
RIDE TIME: 3-4 HOURS

The Roses Border

20 miles from Northcote

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5.5 MILES
RIDE TIME: 1.5 HOURS

Gisburn Forest Family Ride

Explore The Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on two wheels

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5-29 MILES
RIDE TIME: 1-3 HOURS

Ribble Valley Cycle Map

Five routes from short to medium with road and mountain routes to pick from

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Whether you want to spend a few hours, a day or a week exploring the Ribble Valley’s scenic countryside, electric bikes enable you to make light work of hills and cover more ground.

Ribble Valley eBike Hire can set you up with their self-guided routes to get you to the must-see spots. Or, create your own route. Check out their range of eBikes to suite all levels and abilities.

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