Welcome to Cycling in Lancashire

National Transport Award Winners: Cycling 2009! 

Lancashire is a great county to cycle in.  Explore our outstanding scenery from the rugged Bowland Fells and Pennine Hills to the flat coastal plain.  Ride along our traffic free routes, seaside promenades and canal towpaths.

In this website you will find lots of information about cycle routes in the different areas of the county.  Visit the events section to find out what is going on in your area or come on one of our guided rides.  To help you on your way we have also provided lots of practical tips about cycling. 

See Lancashire Cycling News!

Here is a short interview with Bradley Wiggins, one of our Olympic Cyclists!

Bradley Wiggins who lives near Chorley, has won six Olympic medals, including three golds.

Where do you train?

"On the flat lanes of West Lancashire. There are lots of quiet lanes and good cafes."

Which is your favourite circuit?

"It's 130 miles and takes in Clitheroe, Waddington Fell, Kirkby Lonsdale and Cockerham Sands."

Why is the area so good for training?

"Lancashire is the best area for training in Britain because of the variety of flat and hilly terrain."

What is your favourite Lancashire view?

"I love the view of Lancashire from the Nick O'Pendle."

Accomodation

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board operate a cyclists and walkers welcome scheme. To qualify operators have to meet clearly designated standards like offering you somewhere safe and secure to leave your bike at night.

Where you see the symbol you know you will be well cared for.

For a list of welcoming cyclists and walkers accomodation click: www.visitlancashire.com/cycling

Burnley - Padiham Greenways

Greenways are off-road routes for walking, cycling and in some cases horse riding.

The Burnley - Padiham Greenways are made up of the following: Padiham Greenway; River Calder Greenway; Brun Valley  Greenway and the Canal Towpath.

Map of the Burnley - Padiham Greenways: