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The best gravel rides around Oldham

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Oldham. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Oldham.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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1. Standedge Tunnel – Saddleworth Rail Trail loop from Mossley

26.3km

02:11

330m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Smithy Bridge

36.5km

02:34

420m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Holmfirth town centre – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Marsden

40.0km

03:23

620m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Stalybridge

33.0km

02:51

440m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Milnrow

49.7km

03:35

640m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Mankinholes Valley – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Milnrow

33.2km

02:21

320m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

34.0km

02:39

210m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

28.3km

02:07

190m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Slaithwaite village and canal – View of Digley Reservoir loop from Marsden

31.8km

03:06

660m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

29.9km

02:10

270m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Oldham

1. Standedge Tunnel – Saddleworth Rail Trail loop from Mossley

2. Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Smithy Bridge

3. Holmfirth town centre – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Marsden

4. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Stalybridge

5. Blackstone Edge Road Climb – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Milnrow

6. View of Mankinholes Valley – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Milnrow

7. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

8. Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

9. Slaithwaite village and canal – View of Digley Reservoir loop from Marsden

10. Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

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