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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

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North West England

Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

Hard

5.0

(3)

71

riders

Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

03:28

48.6km

930m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 8 m

After 48.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.14 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

Tip by

2

8.80 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

16.1 km

Peak District National Park Millstone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

4

20.4 km

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Highlight • Restaurant

Set in the heart of the iconic Yorkshire village, our new taproom is housed in a grand Victorian building hailing from 1844; originally built to house the London, City & …

Tip by

5

29.0 km

Meltham Monster Climb

Highlight • Climb

worst climb ever

Tip by

6

33.0 km

Marsden Mill

Highlight • Settlement

37.7 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

8

43.3 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

Tip by

9

44.1 km

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

B

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

13.7 km

1.98 km

1.91 km

1.52 km

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

1.96 km

1.37 km

306 m

136 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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