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Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

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Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

04:27

92.6km

1,200m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Parbold Hill Viewpoint

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The road can get very busy and fumy, but the climb from the Parbold side is a decent challenge if you beat the traffic. There's nearly always an ice cream van at the top too!

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33.0 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

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North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of …

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33.3 km

Sheephouse Lane Climb

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This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. …

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60.2 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

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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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92.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.8 km

21.2 km

8.84 km

1.78 km

114 m

Surfaces

83.8 km

8.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

13°C

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Forest of Rossendale loop from Wigan

Parbold Hill Viewpoint

View of Rivington Reservoir

Sheephouse Lane Climb

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

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