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North West England

Greater Manchester

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Manchester Piccadilly

North West England

Greater Manchester

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Manchester Piccadilly

Hard

8

riders

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Manchester Piccadilly

03:38

60.3km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.1 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.38 km

Philips Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Forest

Brilliant small network of well maintained mountain bike trails that's perfect for beginners with a blue rated route and more advanced riders with the red loop.
All well signposted so you won't get lost!

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2

10.1 km

Outwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Outwood Trail follows a section of the former Manchester‑Bury–Rossendale railway, crossing the impressive Grade II-listed Outwood Viaduct. It offers a scenic trail through ancient woodland, heathland and grassland. It's mostly tarmac so suitable for most bikes.

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3

15.5 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Mixed bag of surfaces

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4

17.5 km

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a pretty section of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal. It's disused although still holds water and makes for a lovely companion as you cycle in the area.

Tip by

5

31.5 km

Scout Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

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

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6

35.9 km

Rooley Moor Road (Cotton Famine Road)

Highlight • Trail

Doing this clockwise from summit this is the first real climb of the mtl. Not overly steep but a long climb on cobbles and rough hardcore and gravel. Built by …

Tip by

7

44.1 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent gravel riding

Tip by

8

49.7 km

Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64)

Highlight • Structure

Great place to stop for a rest.

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59.8 km

Store Street Aqueduct

Lake

B

60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

13.3 km

9.83 km

8.47 km

5.36 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

12.5 km

11.0 km

7.67 km

5.09 km

3.64 km

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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