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Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Tottington Station – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Tottington Station – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

Moderate

5.0

(3)

110

riders

Tottington Station – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

01:33

34.1km

380m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

905 m

Tottington Station

Highlight • Historical Site

on disused railway line now a cycle path

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2

8.78 km

Cafe Near Egerton, Bolton

Highlight • Cafe

Decent food and coffee. No oat/vegan varieties however.

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3

11.4 km

Heart of the Ram

Highlight • Pub

Some nice shops and restaurants and everything you need if your passing through

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4

13.9 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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15.9 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

6

22.9 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holcombe road is on the national cycle network. It runs from Ramsbottom in the south over the shoulder of Holcombe Moor and down to Helmshore in the north.

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7

26.3 km

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Highlight • Rest Area

At the top of the rake climb, there is a nice welcoming pub you might want to catch your breath there.

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8

33.0 km

View of Tottington Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steady climb out of Tottington. Road is normally quiet.

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B

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

12.8 km

3.41 km

522 m

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

435 m

< 100 m

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