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Grey Mare loop from Accrington

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Grey Mare loop from Accrington

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Grey Mare loop from Accrington

02:51

38.9km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 72 m for 32 m

After 19.8 km for 30 m

After 38.9 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.80 km

Grey Mare

Highlight • Pub

20.0 km

Eroded Rocky Cliffs and Military Firing Zone Warning

Highlight • Canyon

Badly eroded section

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23.1 km

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Highlight • Rest Area

At the top of the rake climb, there is a nice welcoming pub you might want to catch your breath there.

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26.0 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice downhill section on loose rocks through the beautiful countryside near Ramsbottom. The route can be slippery when wet so be careful.

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27.3 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holcombe road is on the national cycle network. It runs from Ramsbottom in the south over the shoulder of Holcombe Moor and down to Helmshore in the north.

Tip by

29.4 km

Helmshore Viaduct on National Cycle Route 6 (NCN 6)

Highlight • Bridge

Good tarmac there is no mud

Tip by

38.3 km

Platt's Lodge

Lake

38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.87 km

6.74 km

6.66 km

6.14 km

841 m

134 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.75 km

9.63 km

3.02 km

1.76 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Grey Mare loop from Accrington

Grey Mare

Eroded Rocky Cliffs and Military Firing Zone Warning

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Helmshore Viaduct on National Cycle Route 6 (NCN 6)

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