Woodhead Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

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Woodhead Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

Hard

5.0

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Woodhead Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

05:51

70.1km

1,420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.6 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.46 km

View of Digley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the reservoir.

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Pennine Way Trail, Peak District National Park

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Great flow-y track to begin with, then gets abit technical in places - finishes off with a nice fire type road down into Marsden. Definitely worth it to go down, rather than up!

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14.0 km

Pennine Bridleway Descent to Marsden

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Fast and easy descending on the well laid track of the Pennine Bridleay

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23.1 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

36.9 km

Rocky MTB Trail Section

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For better grip, low tyre pressure.

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38.4 km

Swineshaw Reservoir

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Road access but locked gate at the bottom. Great place for hiking and mountain biking.

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41.9 km

View of Arnfield Reservoir

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This is a nice place for a little walk or incorporating into a longer walk or ride over the tops of Swineshaw Reservoir. Arnfield Reservoir holds 291 million imperial gallons.... so now you know!

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51.4 km

Nice riding on the Longdendale trail. Nothing difficult so a nice trail for families with kids. Can get very busy so pick your time well. Weekends is obviously always relatively busy. Nice views all along the trail.

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