With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Dovestone reservoir, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around Dovestone reservoir.

Standedge Tunnel – Delph Donkey Line loop from Greenfield	Expert 02:53 41.5km
Woodhead Reservoir – Standedge Tunnel loop from Greenfield	Expert 05:23 63.8km
Delph Donkey Line – View of Colne Valley loop from Greenfield	Expert 03:49 55.5km
Delph Donkey Line – Stone Bridge on the Canal loop from Greenfield	Expert 05:06 73.9km

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
1
1
Standedge Tunnel – Delph Donkey Line loop from Greenfield
02:53
41.5km
14.4km/h
640m
640m
Expert
61
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
2
2
Woodhead Reservoir – Standedge Tunnel loop from Greenfield
05:23
63.8km
11.8km/h
1,250m
1,250m
Expert
25
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around Dovestone reservoir and beyond.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
3
3
Delph Donkey Line – View of Colne Valley loop from Greenfield
03:49
55.5km
14.5km/h
930m
930m
Expert
45
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
4
4
Delph Donkey Line – Stone Bridge on the Canal loop from Greenfield
05:06
73.9km
14.5km/h
1,260m
1,260m
Expert
18
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.