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Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

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Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

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Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

01:25

24.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 64 m for 15 m

After 24.1 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.87 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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5.39 km

Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe stop with loads of space inside and out. Bike racks out back and a great selection of cakes!

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5.49 km

The Talleyrand

Highlight • Pub

A great bar with excellent beer, very chilled atmosphere and occasional music and arts events

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5.62 km

Balance Bike Course at Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Free balance bikes to borrow & use on the track at the cafe. Bike repairs + servicing!

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8.16 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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20.0 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

2.30 km

319 m

164 m

163 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

1.05 km

535 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Station South

The Talleyrand

Balance Bike Course at Station South

Fallowfield Loop

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

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