Cycling in the Ribble Valley
Enjoy the Ribble Valley countryside on an unforgettable, exhilarating cycling adventure. The scenic countryside and relatively quiet routes make this a great day out for all ages, and there are plenty of places where you can hire bikes, even electric bikes! What makes a Ribble Valley Cycling experiences even more special is that there are so many tourism businesses that are keen to make cyclists welcome. There are places to hire bicycles and e-bikes, and many local businesses offer bike storage facilities – some even meal deals

Gisburn Forest
One of the top spots for off-road bike fans is Gisburn Forest – the largest forest in Lancashire – where there are a number of purpose-built trails to challenge you. There are adrenaline-pumping off-road trails, as well as many peaceful and scenic country routes to follow
Start at the Gisburn Forest Hub car park, picnic site and café. Before setting off, you can try the Skills Loop which is located by the stone wall circle at Gisburn Forest Hub, built for practising and perfecting new riding skills before setting off on one of the trails.
The Blue Grade (Bottoms Beck/moderate 9.5km) is suitable for novices and younger riders, the Red Grade (The 8, difficult, 18km), is a rollercoaster ride down Hully Gully. Finally the Orange Grade (Bike Park, 0.5km) is called Hope Line and Leap of Faith – which is just that – so hold on tight to those handlebars!
For a peaceful ride, head to the isolated fells where magnificent scenery meets solitude. There is plenty of safety advice available at Gisburn Forest Hub, giving emergency numbers and the co-ordinates of various remote locations for experienced cyclists going off-track.
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Cycle Routes
Why not explore Ribble Valley by bike on one of our popular circular cycle routes. To help you discover some of Ribble Valley’s prettiest places, four new circular routes have been created. Developed with the help of local cyclists, each self-guided route will takes you through stunning countryside, passing though some of Lancashire’s Prettiest villages.