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Newchurch Tunnels – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Newchurch Tunnels – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

Hard

Newchurch Tunnels – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

02:02

22.7km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 268 m

After 12.3 km for 560 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

312 m

Hollins Lane

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A mixture of gravel, cobbles and loose stones

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2

7.16 km

Lee Quarry Mountain Biking Route

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Give it a shot

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3

7.57 km

Recently re-opened railway tunnels which are now part of the East-Lancashire cycleway. Apparently the tunnels are lit just enough to see by but too bright for bats to roost!

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4

8.53 km

Newchurch Tunnels

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Cycle route that misses out what can be a busy road through the valley.

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5

9.24 km

Stacksteads Riverside Park

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A nice cycle path that runs next to the main road

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6

10.7 km

Quarry Climb and Sculpture Viewpoint

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Big climb up and over into the Quarry on loose packed ground, stones and gravel, Clever line choice can make all the difference here.

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7

12.5 km

Singletrack to Lee Quarry

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you need to cycle up rooley moor road to access this from the Healey side, but it is worth it

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8

16.7 km

Top of this good quality track. Wonderful views to the surrounding countryside.

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22.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

5.14 km

4.64 km

1.92 km

1.53 km

596 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

4.00 km

3.62 km

885 m

791 m

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

6°C

6 %

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