A new pump track in Clitheroe has been approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council. Clitheroe is a market town in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, located north of Manchester.
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The proposal, put forward with support from Clitheroe Town Council and Councillor Michael Gravestone, was discussed at a working group and received strong backing. Councillors referenced the success of the Longridge pump track over the past 12 months and the benefits it has brought in encouraging outdoor activity.
Clitheroe offers a wide range of ball and team sports facilities, alongside indoor options such as gyms, sports halls and the swimming pool. For wheeled activity, riders currently rely on local roads and the concrete skatepark in the castle grounds, or must travel to venues in Longridge, Accrington, Barrowford and Hapton.
The intention behind the proposed pump track is to provide a local, accessible space for balance bikes, BMX, scooters, skateboards and wider wheeled use. A place to build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy a professionally designed low-maintenance facility.
The group confirmed that around £100k from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is available for the Clitheroe pump track proposal, with final design and specification to be shaped by that budget. They will take advantage of more funding opportunities as and if they arise. They are also looking for local riders, parents, clubs and community groups to get involved, whether that’s sharing the updates, dealing with issues, feeding into the design process, or helping them shape what the final track should deliver for Clitheroe.
The project team is encouraging community involvement and support as plans progress, inviting residents to follow the Clitheroe Pump Track Facebook page for updates.
This adds to the 5 pump tracks (at our count) now available across Lancashire, including the popular Longbridge and Burnley pump tracks. You can explore over 180 UK pump tracks already listed on iBikeRide here: View Pump Tracks on iBikeRide
NB We will add the Clitheroe Pump Track listing to the iBikeRide trail directory down the line closer to launch.
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