Looking for the best mountain biking routes around Piethorne Reservoir? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful lake around Rochdale below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Butterley Reservoir – Delph Donkey Line loop from Denshaw	Intermediate 02:50 35.3km
Hollingworth Lake – Dick Hill Climb loop from Jubilee	Intermediate 02:25 29.4km
Steep Rocky MTB Descent – Hanging Lees Reservoir loop from Haugh	Intermediate 01:54 19.8km
Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rocky Singletrack Descent loop from Haugh	Intermediate 01:53 21.7km

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Butterley Reservoir – Delph Donkey Line loop from Denshaw
02:50
35.3km
12.4km/h
700m
700m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hollingworth Lake – Dick Hill Climb loop from Jubilee
02:25
29.4km
12.2km/h
520m
520m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Steep Rocky MTB Descent – Hanging Lees Reservoir loop from Haugh
01:54
19.8km
10.4km/h
500m
500m
Intermediate
5.0
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5
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rocky Singletrack Descent loop from Haugh
01:53
21.7km
11.5km/h
520m
520m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.