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North West England

Saddleworth Rail Trail – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mossley

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Saddleworth Rail Trail – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mossley

Hard

159

riders

Saddleworth Rail Trail – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mossley

03:51

56.0km

840m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.12 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

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2

5.01 km

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

5.55 km

Tame

Lake

4

6.38 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

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5

13.2 km

Delph Fish and Chip Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

6

22.7 km

View of Colne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Colne valley and Pennine Moors.

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7

34.5 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 …

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8

38.5 km

Marsden Mill

Highlight • Settlement

43.2 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

10

48.6 km

Delph Donkey Line

Highlight • Trail

Easy Going and only about 1 mile

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B

56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

6.92 km

6.55 km

5.25 km

2.13 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

5.67 km

4.97 km

2.72 km

169 m

144 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

17 %

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