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North West England

Greater Manchester

Scout Moor Wind Farm

North West England

Greater Manchester

Scout Moor Wind Farm

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Scout Moor Wind Farm

Mountain biking

5.0

(42)

Running

5.0

(1)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

March 25, 2023

Mountain biking

Second largest onshore wind farm in England. Awe-inspiring and other-worldly

June 8, 2024

Mountain biking

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August 30, 2025

Mountain biking

What inevitably catches the eye of passing cyclists here are the modern heirs of the beautiful historic windmills. Centuries ago, our ancestors were clever enough to harness the power of the wind for their own purposes, driving millstones and, for example, grinding grain into flour. Often placed in dozens throughout the landscape, this modern and unaesthetic variant—in the past, attention was paid to the architecture of each individual mill—serves to generate electricity. These wind farms are not without controversy, as their construction often lacks consideration for the landscape, and, above all, their slender blades can become death traps for birds.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Scout Moor Wind Farm

4.5

(13)

44

riders

#1.

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

41.0km

03:15

710m

710m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate

4.4

(10)

35

riders

#2.

Scout Moor Wind Farm – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

29.3km

02:19

540m

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate

5.0

(4)

12

riders

#3.

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

29.8km

02:15

570m

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate

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Elevation 460 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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24 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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