The Circle Cafe Bacup – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Bacup

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The Circle Cafe Bacup – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Bacup

Easy

2.7

(3)

riders

The Circle Cafe Bacup – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Bacup

01:15

12.5km

290m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.63 km for 291 m

After 3.10 km for 268 m

After 10.6 km for 268 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

40 m

1832 Barista

Highlight • Cafe

Closed, Sun - Mon
Tue - Fri 7.30am - 5pm
Sat 8.00am - 4pm

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232 m

The Circle Cafe Bacup

Highlight • Religious Site

Great Cafe inside a church. Very bike freindly. They even let you take your muddy bike inside whilst you eat. Worth a visit.

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4.86 km

Ruins

5.24 km

Stackheads Cluster Sculptures – Irwell Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Monument

Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry have been converted into fantastic mountain biking trails, a fine example of how this once industrial region is transforming the use of its landscape.

Within …

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7.27 km

Singletrack to Lee Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

you need to cycle up rooley moor road to access this from the Healey side, but it is worth it

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9.55 km

Ferroterrasaurus Sculpture, Lee Quarry

Highlight • MTB Park

Ferroterrasaurus is
inspired by industrial machinery
and skeletal detailing and
provides a ‘drop off’ obstacle
for Trial bikers. Mountain and
Trail bike riders were invited to
a workshop to help …

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12.1 km

The Birds Sculptures, Bacup

Highlight • Monument

Created in 2002, the Birds signal the entrance into Bacup, referring to the region's proud industrial history but also pointing to an optimistic future. Developed with local artists through a …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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