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Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Sowerby Bridge

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Sowerby Bridge

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Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Sowerby Bridge

02:33

46.5km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.0 km for 186 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.33 km

Start of the Oliver Collinge Climb (Cragg Vale)

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This point marks the start of what is claimed to be England's longest continual road ascent. It's not that steep (ave gradient 3%) but climbs 968 feet (295 m) in …

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7.63 km

Cragg Vale – England’s Longest Continuous Climb

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At around 5.4 miles and at an average gradient of 3%, Cragg Vale is England's longest climb. Although not particularly steep (maxing out at around 10% and not for very long), it is worth a look.

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3

16.5 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

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After climbing up Blackstone Edge or Cragg Vale. Stop and enjoy the views.

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16.9 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Lake

5

17.2 km

The White House

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At the top of the climb up Blackstone Edge. Amazing views.

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6

18.3 km

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

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Blackstone Edge is a climb up from Littleborough with the Blackstone Reservoir at the top.

It is 2.5 miles long with an average gradient of 6% and max of 10%. …

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37.1 km

Hebden Bridge Canal Basin

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Quite simply, one of the UK's coolest, most creative and beautiful small towns. Has attitude in abundance. Great for a meander, decent cafes serving great coffee and a lot going on.

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

15.4 km

7.27 km

4.43 km

2.71 km

293 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

3.57 km

1.45 km

117 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

19 %

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