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Standedge Cutting – Standedge Tunnel loop from Saddleworth

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Standedge Cutting – Standedge Tunnel loop from Saddleworth

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Standedge Cutting – Standedge Tunnel loop from Saddleworth

01:28

15.9km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.96 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.08 km

Crumbles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to rest achy legs and get refreshments

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9.01 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

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A steep downhill (or uphill from the opposite side) with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Castleshaw reservoirs.

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10.0 km

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

Highlight • Lake

Lovely views and plenty of wildlife and trails for bikes and hikes

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12.4 km

View Across Saddleworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.9 km

Standedge Cutting

Highlight • Structure

The cutting here in the road was dug in 1839 to take the Wakefield to Austerlands Toll Road across the South Pennines. The area is part of the National Trust's …

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13.3 km

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

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15.3 km

Diggle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

post covid - take a wander up to the village pub, lovely old place for a bit of lunch and a pint.

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15.4 km

Standedge Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel itself is the longest and deepest canal tunnel in Europe. It was built between 1793 and 1811 during the height of the canal transport in England. Built under …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

5.00 km

2.64 km

1.57 km

606 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

3.64 km

3.34 km

3.17 km

1.02 km

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

18°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Standedge Cutting – Standedge Tunnel loop from Saddleworth

Crumbles Café

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

View Across Saddleworth

Standedge Cutting

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

Diggle Car Park

Standedge Tunnel

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