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The best gravel rides around Tameside

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

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Middlewood Way – Midshires Way Bridleway loop from Heaton Chapel

47.7km

03:21

290m

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

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2. Woodhead Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Glossop

58.1km

04:34

790m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. 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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4. Fallowfield Loop – Sale Water Park loop from Reddish South

32.0km

02:11

140m

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

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5. Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

32.8km

02:25

190m

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

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6. Woodhead Reservoir – Woodhead Reservoir loop from Glossop

31.2km

02:18

340m

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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7. Goyt Valley Road Climb – Marple Locks loop from Marple

63.1km

05:05

1,060m

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

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8. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

17.5km

01:38

280m

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

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9. Alan Newton Way – Midshires Way Bridleway loop from Heaton Chapel

24.3km

01:49

190m

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

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10. 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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The best gravel rides around Tameside

1. Middlewood Way – Midshires Way Bridleway loop from Heaton Chapel

2. Woodhead Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Glossop

3. Standedge Tunnel – Saddleworth Rail Trail loop from Mossley

4. Fallowfield Loop – Sale Water Park loop from Reddish South

5. Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

6. Woodhead Reservoir – Woodhead Reservoir loop from Glossop

7. Goyt Valley Road Climb – Marple Locks loop from Marple

8. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

9. Alan Newton Way – Midshires Way Bridleway loop from Heaton Chapel

10. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Aqueduct loop from Stalybridge

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