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Road to Recovery: Mile Tunnel & Alkincoates Park
Cycling Route
Details
4.29 mi
331 ft
This route is a great introduction to hillier rides and getting off road and also perfect for a quick blast when time is of the essence (or you just want to spend more time in the Cafe!)
Beginning with a ride through Barrowford locks towards the mile tunnel, this ride gives plenty of opportunity to get your legs warmed up before going up-hill.
Turning right onto the road near foulridge, you will have the choice of bridge or ford before climbing towards Alkincoates park. It's steep at the top, but well worth it for the bridleway descent through the park.
You will need a mountain bike for this ride.
Beginning with a ride through Barrowford locks towards the mile tunnel, this ride gives plenty of opportunity to get your legs warmed up before going up-hill.
Turning right onto the road near foulridge, you will have the choice of bridge or ford before climbing towards Alkincoates park. It's steep at the top, but well worth it for the bridleway descent through the park.
You will need a mountain bike for this ride.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old farts lung buster | 0.14 mi | 46 ft | 5.6% |
| Smithy Ford | 0.40 mi | -138 ft | -6.3% |
| A to B | 0.25 mi | 7 ft | 0.5% |
| Tunnel to Colne Rd | 1.35 mi | -79 ft | -1.0% |
| red lane t resend | 0.73 mi | -23 ft | -0.6% |
| greenfield road | 0.36 mi | -16 ft | -0.2% |
| Greenfield to Whitewalls | 0.35 mi | -13 ft | -0.4% |