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Slaithwaite village and canal – Standedge Tunnel loop from Greenfield

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North West England

Slaithwaite village and canal – Standedge Tunnel loop from Greenfield

Hard

13

riders

Slaithwaite village and canal – Standedge Tunnel loop from Greenfield

03:36

52.6km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.6 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

946 m

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

1.49 km

Tame

Lake

3

2.32 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

Tip by

4

2.95 km

Dobcross Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Dobcross, though hilly, attracts many visitors to Saddleworth. It's like a picture perfect village frozen in time.

Tip by

7.68 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

6

12.4 km

Marsden Mill

Highlight • Settlement

7

16.7 km

Slaithwaite village and canal

Highlight • River

Apparently, it is the only village with a canal alongside the main street!
Commercial Hotel is recommended, located next to the main street (and canal) with a small sitting area …

Tip by

8

20.7 km

Weir on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • River

Huddersfield Narrow canal toward Standedge Tunnel.
Very muddy but lots of fun

Tip by

9

34.4 km

Meltham Monster Climb

Highlight • Climb

worst climb ever

Tip by

35.5 km

Hey Wood

Forest

11

48.4 km

Standedge Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel itself is the longest and deepest canal tunnel in Europe. It was built between 1793 and 1811 during the height of the canal transport in England. Built under …

Tip by

B

52.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

17.3 km

7.39 km

3.75 km

2.15 km

317 m

123 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

3.38 km

1.69 km

259 m

248 m

177 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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