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[Closed] Death-free route from Rawtenstall to Skipton

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Does anyone know of a route from Rawtenstall to Skipton that avoids the middle of Burnley and Colne?

There's nothing on RideWithGPS (as in previous routes) and it's plotting a route right through the middle of both. Having ridden in Burnley before it's not an experience I'm keen to repeat...


 
Posted : 19/04/2019 9:34 am
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national route 68 will take you there via the canal network. nice cafe at foulridge too.

https://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/64986616/


 
Posted : 19/04/2019 9:40 am
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As above, pick up the Leeds Liverpool as soon as you can and follow it all the way to Skipton.


 
Posted : 19/04/2019 11:08 am
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Thanks 🙂


 
Posted : 20/04/2019 6:06 pm
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Look at the PBW between Rossendale & Wycoller if you're on something that can go gravel-ish, then connect through to Foulridge as above.


 
Posted : 20/04/2019 8:17 pm
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Actually needed to go Rawtenstall to Harrogate but fancied the scenic route out of Skipton. Gave up trying to circumvent Burnley on a road bike and re-planned via Todmorden - Hebden Bridge - Bingley - Otley.

Ended up a really nice ride home, though for some reason RideWithGPS took me through the middle of Guisley instead of the quick way around.


 
Posted : 21/04/2019 12:22 pm

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