Weavers Wheel (Blackburn)

A signed circular bike network around Blackburn, the Weavers Wheel is a roughly 26 km loop with handy spokes that link into the town centre and nearby neighborhoods. It blends traffic-free paths, quiet roads, short busy sections, and a few shared zones. Surfaces are mostly paved with the odd bit of gravel and cobbles—ideal for hybrids or gravel bikes; road bikes with wider tyres work too. Highlights include Witton Country Park, stretches of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the River Darwen, Lancashire’s mill heritage, and views towards the West Pennine Moors. Start anywhere, ride it in either direction, and pick a spoke if you want a shorter out-and-back. Families can sample the flatter park and canal sections. Quick tips: bring lights for urban stretches and a bell for shared paths, expect a few punchy climbs, and plan a café stop—there are plenty near the centre and parks.