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Knock Ventoux 300 Padiham, Lancashire Andy Corless
300Km

Summary

301Km cycling event starting from Padiham, Lancashire.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Carnforth
  • Kirkby Lonsdale
  • Langwathby
  • Great Dun Fell Summit
  • Tan Hill Inn
  • Padiham

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

A 300 km Audax, long-distance cycling event from Lancashire to the summit of Great Dun Fell and back again - in a day! Time limit: 20-hours! 77 entries as at: 02.04.2025!
A clockwise circuit circling northern England, with the ascent to the summit of Great Dun Fell, Britain's highest paved road at 847m the 'highlight' of the ride!

The early part of this randonnee climbs through the Trough of Bowland before descending into the Lune Valley, following pleasant country lanes and B-roads. An incursion into Cumbria introduces riders to the mighty Great Dun Fell; the highest paved road accessible by bicycle in the UK!

The return leg includes a visit to the Tan Hill Inn - Britain's highest pub and the climbs of Buttertubs Pass and Newby Head!

Overall, a wonderful day's cycling with beautiful scenery, covering some wild and exposed moorland (roads). YACF discussion thread here: https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=95951.0

Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
4900m
AAA:
4.75
Category:
BRM
Body:
Burnley CC
Audax Points:
3
Event No:
25-87

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File