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Greater Manchester

Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

Moderate

4.6

(8)

51

riders

Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

01:52

24.7km

370m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.75 km for 245 m

After 16.1 km for 82 m

After 24.0 km for 344 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

967 m

Tottington Station

Highlight • Historical Site

on disused railway line now a cycle path

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2

5.81 km

Nuttall Park

Highlight • Parking

3

10.1 km

Lumb Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

On 18th September 1848, the East Lancashire Railway opened a branch from its Manchester-Rawtenstall line at Stubbins Junction, just north of Ramsbottom, heading over the hills to Accrington. Only a …

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4

12.7 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice downhill section on loose rocks through the beautiful countryside near Ramsbottom. The route can be slippery when wet so be careful.

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5

16.2 km

busy at weekends

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6

16.2 km

Peel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1852 this monument was erected in tribute to Sir Robert Peel; founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
The tower opens around once a month when …

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7

24.1 km

Kirklees Trail

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Good ride

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B

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.84 km

4.57 km

3.12 km

1.45 km

715 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

6.47 km

4.30 km

4.19 km

1.70 km

560 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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