Gauxholme Railway Bridge – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Littleborough

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Gauxholme Railway Bridge – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Littleborough

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Gauxholme Railway Bridge – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Littleborough

02:34

37.2km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.11 km

West Summit Lock No. 37, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The highest broad canal in England.

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4.32 km

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a look

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8.32 km

Gauxholme Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

What workmanship has gone into this bridge really amazing. This is just one side as the bridge is having some work done on it.
An extraordinary iron and steel bridge carrying the former Manchester and Leeds Railway over the Rochdale Canal
Located just south of Todmorden town centre. Best seen from the canal towpath. Access from Bacup Road which passes under the railway (can park on A6033 Rochdale Road).
102 ft span.
Designed by George and/or Robert Stephenson.
Built in 1840. Extensively modified in 1906 by the insertion of deep steel beams to carry the load, while retaining the iron structure as a facade.

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9.02 km

The Great Wall of Todmorden

Highlight • Structure

The Great Wall of Tod” this massive retaining wall holds the railway out of the canal using approximately 4 million blue bricks. As if that isn’t impressive enough the wall had to be constructed after the canal was built!

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9.60 km

Todmorden Town Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Had a great time here had coffee and cake within the old Co-operative building. There is some lovely art work on the wall at the canal. Loved going through the tunnel

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13.0 km

Rochdale Canal: Hebden Bridge to Todmorden

Highlight • Trail

There is a closure along this part of the track. You need to detour onto the road and get back onto the canal at Stoodley Glen.
The tow path is full of very large potholes due to the path sinking so take extra care.
I believe repairs will be ongoing for quite some time to come

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21.2 km

Holderness Wood

Forest

37.2 km

End point

Train Station

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