Cycling along an abbey: Sawley Abbey

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27.4 mi
1,772 ft
02h56
Hard

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Last verified: 27 August 2024

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This cycling tour lets you enjoy the nicest cycling roads in Clitheroe. There is a possibility that you'll be encountering some race bikers during this route. Many paved roads along this route. There are some tough climbs along this route (but trained cyclist will probably be laughing at this). No need to worry. Not many places to stop for a drink along this route, but there are some. A must-see attraction along this route: Grindletonians.

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 27.4 mi

Duration: 02h56


Total ascent: 1,772 ft

Maximal slope: 9.1 %

Average slope: 1.5 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,772 ft

Difficulty level according to the author: 1/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 27.4 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 3,025 ft (2 %)

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Car free roads: 0 ft (0 %)

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Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Barret Hill Brow, Ribble Valley, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Sawley Abbey

          0 · Abbey
          Sawley Abbey was an abbey of Cistercian monks in the village of Sawley, Lancashire, in England . …
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        2. Christ Church

          0 · Church
          Christ Church is in the village of Chatburn, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish …
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        3. Downham Hall

          0 · Historical building
          Downham Hall was designed by George Webster in 1835, though it was built on remains from the …
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        4. Clitheroe

          0 · Municipality
          Clitheroe () is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, 34 …
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        5. Battle of Clitheroe

          0 · Battlefield
          The Battle of Clitheroe was a battle between a force of Scots and English knights and men at arms …
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        6. St Michael and St John Church

          0 · Church
          St Michael and St John the Evangelist Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Clitheroe, …
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        7. St Mary Magdalene's Church

          0 · Church
          St Mary Magdalene's Church is located in Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. It is the …
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        8. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

          0 · School
          Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in the town of Clitheroe in …
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        9. St Helen's Church

          0 · Church
          St Helen's Church is in the village of Waddington, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican …
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        10. Grindletonians

          0 · Organisation
          The Grindletonians were a Puritan sect that arose in the town of Grindleton in Lancashire, …
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        11. St Ambrose's Church

          0 · Church
          St Ambrose's Church is in the village of Grindleton, which is situated about 3 miles northeast of …
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        Sawley Abbey
        Christ Church
        Downham Hall
        Clitheroe
        Battle of Clitheroe
        St Michael and St John Church
        St Mary Magdalene's Church
        Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
        St Helen's Church
        Grindletonians
        St Ambrose's Church
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