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Greater Manchester

Saddleworth Road – View of Mardale Moor loop from Ashton-under-Lyne

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Saddleworth Road – View of Mardale Moor loop from Ashton-under-Lyne

Hard

4.5

(6)

41

riders

Saddleworth Road – View of Mardale Moor loop from Ashton-under-Lyne

03:10

62.0km

1,000m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.31 km

View of Hartshead Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from Luzley lane.

Tip by

2

13.8 km

Slack Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow country lane that gets you off the main road for a bit.

Tip by

3

21.0 km

Windy Hill Communication Tower

Highlight • Climb

Long climb from Ripponden. Worth it for the views.

Tip by

4

29.5 km

Triangle Bakehouse Cafe & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

8-12 Weds to Saturday

Tip by

5

30.5 km

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A tranquil and beautiful spot with an excellent pub and accommodation

Tip by

6

31.0 km

Ripponden Bank Hill

Highlight • Climb

Cote de Ripponden Bank starts on Elland Road (leading south east out of Ripponden) and follows Ripponden New Bank round the hairpin and up to The Fleece Inn.

Its starts …

Tip by

7

36.7 km

Saddleworth Road

Highlight • Trail

8

39.2 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.

Tip by

B

62.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

19.3 km

1.71 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

5.48 km

161 m

< 100 m

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