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North West England

Heart of the Ram – River Irwell loop from Ramsbottom

Road cycling routes

North West England

Heart of the Ram – River Irwell loop from Ramsbottom

Moderate

4.8

(4)

60

riders

Heart of the Ram – River Irwell loop from Ramsbottom

01:27

28.9km

450m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.6 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

54 m

Village Store

Highlight • Cafe

Hot drinks and take away food, open seven days.

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2

2.05 km

Heart of the Ram

Highlight • Pub

Some nice shops and restaurants and everything you need if your passing through

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3

4.60 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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4

9.64 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holcombe road is on the national cycle network. It runs from Ramsbottom in the south over the shoulder of Holcombe Moor and down to Helmshore in the north.

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5

13.1 km

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Highlight • Rest Area

At the top of the rake climb, there is a nice welcoming pub you might want to catch your breath there.

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6

16.6 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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7

28.7 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

6.31 km

4.88 km

771 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 25 June

31°C

19°C

43 %

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