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Rooley Moor Road – Rochdale Canal loop from Littleborough

Moderate

5.0

(1)

9

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Rooley Moor Road – Rochdale Canal loop from Littleborough

02:19

31.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 262 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.65 km

Stone Bridge and Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

6.21 km

Wardle

Highlight • Other

Ideal place to stop for refreshments

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3

9.93 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Secluded pump track on the edge of the trail is a real treat - some great ramps!

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4

13.0 km

Rooley Moor Road

Highlight • Trail

Amazing climb up the Rooley Moor road on a gravel bike, cobbled ancient road with gentle gradient.

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16.6 km

Ashworth Wood

Forest

6

18.9 km

Crimble Lane Descent and Old Mill

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Really fun section with a fast descent before turning over a bridge past and old mill and a punchy climb back to the road

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7

25.9 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant cycling route

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8

27.7 km

Rochdale Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9

28.9 km

Stone Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

peaceful

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B

31.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.34 km

4.86 km

3.80 km

3.75 km

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

10.1 km

6.39 km

1.10 km

322 m

288 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Weather

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Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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