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Oldham
Shaw And Crompton

Hollingworth Lake – Hollingworth Lake loop from Shaw

Moderate

4.7

(6)

21

riders

Hollingworth Lake – Hollingworth Lake loop from Shaw

01:57

27.5km

310m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.0 km for 237 m

After 17.1 km for 200 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.78 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

2

7.73 km

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of the oldest reservoirs in the area being established in 1870

Tip by

3

10.3 km

Dick Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just a great area to ride!

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4

13.7 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of cafe stops by the lake. A great place to stop for refreshments, before the monster climb to Craig Vale.

Tip by

5

15.3 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

Hollingworth Lake was developed as a water source for the Rochdale Canal but now provides a beautiful backdrop to a range of watersports and a visitors centre (with cafe).

Tip by

6

15.3 km

7

20.5 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Structure

8

20.7 km

Picnic Area by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

6.06 km

4.35 km

4.19 km

2.92 km

858 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.11 km

4.00 km

3.40 km

1.80 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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