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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

01:49

29.7km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.0 km for 123 m

After 15.3 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.71 km

Stamford Park

Highlight • Natural

lovely park with plenty of paths, lakes, bowling green etc

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7.25 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

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7.28 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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9.92 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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11.6 km

Fairfield Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

15.0 km

National Cycling Centre Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Swoops over the Ashton Canal just after lock number 8. The bridge was built as a key access point to the velodrome, which was part of Manchester's Olympic bid.

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15.3 km

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre Manchester

Highlight • Cafe

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre - with a velodrome, indoor BMX track, indoor cycling sessions, 12km of mountain bike trails outside, yoga sessions, a cafe and more it's fair to …

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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.9 km

4.86 km

1.26 km

898 m

707 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

4.68 km

3.41 km

1.83 km

966 m

452 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

15°C

84 %

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

Stamford Park

Portland Basin

Peak Forest Canal

Ashton Canal

Fairfield Basin

National Cycling Centre Bridge

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre Manchester

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