Awayday – Downham – 20th May 2026
Starting Venue: Downham
Route Length: 37 miles
Climbing: 811m
Route description: A scenic tour of the Ribble Valley near Clitheroe. For an alternative in the same area see Route 1031.
Travel time from Harrogate: 1h 10mins.
Car Parking: Downham village car park, opposite the ice cream shop. Parking is free. What3Words: ///heat.comical.cleanest
Toilets: Toilets are available at the car park, in a converted pig barn (possibly one of the highlights of the trip). There is no cafe at the start; the ice cream shop may/should be open in the afternoon and is recommended.
Coffee Stop: None.
Lunch Stop: The Potters Barn Cafe in Ribchester at about 20 miles.
Ride Report: Wednesday 20th May 2026