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Greater Manchester

Ringley Old Bridge – The Rake Climb loop from Swinton (Manchester)

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Ringley Old Bridge – The Rake Climb loop from Swinton (Manchester)

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riders

Ringley Old Bridge – The Rake Climb loop from Swinton (Manchester)

03:29

71.2km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 4.63 km for 61 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

4.66 km

Ringley Old Bridge

Highlight • River

Built in 1677 this old bridge over the river Irwell is no longer used for traffic. You are allowed to ride over it and it avoids the busy road bridge …

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2

12.7 km

Bury to Ainsworth Road

Highlight • Cycleway

beware this stretch of rd coming up from Bury to Ainsworth,been up and down it countless times,full of stupid drivers,who need to take some driving lessons, like how much distance …

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3

15.9 km

View of Manchester and Surrounding Countryside from Affetside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This section follows the course of the old Roman road along the high ground. Great views from a high point of 254m on the road although it continues up slightly …

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4

23.8 km

The Rake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Rake is a classic short and steep hill climb. It's been used in the British Hill Climbing championships three times and has also featured in the Tour of Britain. …

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5

25.9 km

Village Store

Highlight • Cafe

Hot drinks and take away food, open seven days.

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6

32.4 km

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

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7

33.7 km

Fast Descent with Sharp Bend

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fast here so use your brakes especially at the bottom on the bend I nearly got caught out but live to ride another day😊

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8

45.0 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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59.3 km

Starling Wood

Forest

B

71.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

26.4 km

2.44 km

980 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.1 km

4.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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