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Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

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Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

02:16

42.4km

690m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.34 km

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

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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4.37 km

The White House

Highlight • Climb

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

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5.13 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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23.7 km

Baitings Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

When the reservoir is low you can cross on the old bridge upstream of the new one

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25.1 km

Baitings Reservoir Dam Walkway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cool walkable structure holding the water back

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25.3 km

Descent Into Ripponden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sublime in dry weather. Feather those brakes in the wet.

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28.7 km

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A tranquil and beautiful spot with an excellent pub and accommodation

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29.6 km

Triangle Bakehouse Cafe & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

8-12 Weds to Saturday

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37.7 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Lake

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

16.5 km

8.42 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

7.84 km

236 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

25°C

12°C

0 %

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Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

The White House

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Baitings Reservoir

Baitings Reservoir Dam Walkway

Descent Into Ripponden

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Triangle Bakehouse Cafe & Bakery

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