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Lancashire is an excellent county for cycling with many miles of quite roads and tracks passing through beautiful countryside. The county also posseses some beautiful coastal scenery and has the advantage of being largely flat.
There are many signed routes to enjoy including the Lancashire Cycleway which includes over 250 miles of the counties most attractive scenery.
The routes below include many of the major highlights of the region including the beautiful Forest of Bowland National Park (right) and the attractive Fylde Coast including Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham.
There are several National Cycle Network signed routes in the county many of which have been mapped and can be viewed and downloaded below. For more information on NCN routes in the county (including free cycle maps) please click here
For more information on cycle routes in Lancashire including tips, advice and free cycle maps please click here
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|  Short Routes: <15 miles (25km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Blackburn to Accrington | 7 miles (12 km) | * |
| Cuerden Valley Park | 10 miles (16 km) | ** |
| Lancaster to Caton | 6 miles (9 km) | |
| Rivington Country Park | 12 miles (20 km) | ** |
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|  Mid Distance Routes: 16 - 30 miles (26-50km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Blackpool Circular | 21 miles (33 km) | * |
| Burnley to Hebden Bridge | 16 miles (25 km) | *** |
| Burnley to Skipton | 25 miles (40 km) | *** |
| Kirkham to Preston | 27 miles (43 km) | *** |
| Lancaster to Kendal | 26 miles (42 km) | ** |
| Ormskirk to Leyland | 25 miles (40 km) | ** |
| Pendle Hill | 16 miles (25 km) | *** |
| Preston to Pleasington | 16 miles (26 km) | *** |
| Scorton Circular | 28 miles (45 km) | **** |
| Slaidburn to Whalley | 19 miles (30 km) | ** |
| Southport to Aintree | 16 miles (25 km) | ** |
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|  Long Routes: > 30 miles (50km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Bowland Explorer | 41 miles (66 km) | *** |
| Burnley to Settle | 32 miles (52 km) | *** |
| Lancaster to Settle | 31 miles (50 km) | *** |
| Lytham to Blackburn | 31 miles (50 km) | ** |
| Pendle Tour | 32 miles (52 km) | ***** |
| Pennine Bridleway | 120 miles (193 km) | ***** |
| Preston to Lancaster | 34 miles (55 km) | *** |
| Way of the Roses | 170 miles (274 km) | **** |
| Wyre Explorer | 31 miles (50 km) | ** |
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|  Lancashire Cycling Links |
| Name | Description |
| Celebrating Cycling | Lots of useful information on cycling in Lancaster/Morecambe and the surrounding areas. |
| CTC Lancaster | Lots of organised rides in Lancashire |
| Cycle Fest | News and events on cycling in the Pendle area |
| Pendle Council | Plenty of useful information for the area |
| University of Central Lancashire | Cycling advice for students |
| Wyre Council | Useful information for the area |
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