Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

03:28

48.6km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 8 m

After 48.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.14 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

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8.80 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

16.1 km

Peak District National Park Millstone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

20.4 km

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Highlight • Restaurant

Set in the heart of the iconic Yorkshire village, our new taproom is housed in a grand Victorian building hailing from 1844; originally built to house the London, City & …

Tip by

29.0 km

Meltham Monster Climb

Highlight • Climb

worst climb ever

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33.0 km

Marsden Mill

Highlight • Settlement

37.7 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

43.2 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

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44.1 km

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

14.4 km

2.45 km

1.98 km

1.52 km

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

1.96 km

1.37 km

842 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

13°C

6°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Dovestone Reservoir

Peak District National Park Millstone Sculpture

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Meltham Monster Climb

Marsden Mill

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

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