Padiham Loop

This route uses the old railway track and the Padiham and Burnley greenway. Starting from Park road just outside the Padiham leisure centre were we join the old railway line which is now a paved surface this then goes on to the Leeds Liverpool canal towpath which is quite wide. We then go under the motorway and under the main road at Burnley before a short distance on minor roads and then onto the padiham greenway crossing over the river Calder on to a traffic free route back to Padiham. Passing near to Burnley FC training grounds there is a short section now where we have to cross the main road in padiham which we can complete on foot dependant on the age and confidence of the riders returning back to the starting point on Park road, there is ample parking on the road outside the leisure centre

Ride is mostly traffic free or on quite side roads except for the short section on returning through Padiham

We will take stops on the ride to rest if people require these and will travel at the pace of the slowest rider

Cycle helmets are compulsory for all riders under 18 years of age and it is strongly recommended that everyone wears a cycle helmet wear clothing appropriate to the weather and bring a spare inner tube or puncture repair outfit in case of punctures

We never leave anyone behind