The best cycling routes in Lancashire

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Cycling in Lancashire is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Lancashire bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Garstang to the Centre of Great Britain loop	Expert	04:04 63.2km
Lancaster to Heysham Docks loop	Easy	01:42 28.8km
Carnforth to Arnside loop	Expert	01:53 29.2km
Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop	Easy	01:39 26.6km
Lancaster to Morecambe Bay and Glasson Dock loop	Intermediate	02:19 39.1km
Adlington loop to the coast at Southport	Expert	05:07 80.3km
View of the Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Penwortham	Intermediate	02:24 38.9km
View of the Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Longridge	Intermediate	02:52 46.7km
Clitheroe and The Forest of Bowland loop	Expert	04:24 63.8km

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Garstang to the Centre of Great Britain loop
04:04
63.2 km
15.6 km/h
640 m
640 m
Expert
5.0
(4)
124
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Lancaster to Heysham Docks loop
01:42
28.8 km
16.9 km/h
130 m
130 m
Easy
4.6
(9)
84
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
Carnforth to Arnside loop
01:53
29.2 km
15.6 km/h
290 m
290 m
Expert
4.9
(8)
79
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4
Preston to Brockholes Nature Reserve loop
01:39
26.6 km
16.2 km/h
130 m
140 m
Easy
4.3
(3)
23
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Lancaster to Morecambe Bay and Glasson Dock loop
02:19
39.1 km
16.8 km/h
160 m
170 m
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
28
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Adlington loop to the coast at Southport
05:07
80.3 km
15.7 km/h
280 m
280 m
Expert
5.0
(3)
10
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
View of the Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Penwortham
02:24
38.9 km
16.2 km/h
180 m
180 m
Intermediate
4.9
(111)
1,168
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
View of the Ribble – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Longridge
02:52
46.7 km
16.3 km/h
250 m
250 m
Intermediate
4.9
(107)
1,164
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Clitheroe and The Forest of Bowland loop
04:24
63.8 km
14.5 km/h
870 m
870 m
Expert
5.0
(1)
3
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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