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The best MTB trails around Rochdale

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Mountain biking around Rochdale is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of North West England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

41.3km

03:19

710m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Packhorse Trail to Rake End – View of Stoodley Pike loop from Smithy Bridge

37.7km

02:42

470m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Great Wall of Todmorden – Todmorden Town Centre loop from Littleborough

36.5km

02:30

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Gravel Track Near Reservoir – Scammonden Dam and Reservoir loop from Timbercliffe

41.3km

03:43

1,020m

1,010m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Hollingworth Lake – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Rochdale

39.9km

02:23

230m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Buckhurst Lodgeside (Closed) – Malt House, Birtle loop from Norden

18.7km

01:25

310m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hollingworth Lake – Rocky Singletrack Descent loop from Smithy Bridge

38.2km

03:23

860m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Domaris Springs Valley Bridge – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Norden

19.9km

01:46

460m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mary Towneley Monument – View of Watergrove Reservoir loop from Rochdale

56.5km

04:40

1,020m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Whitworth Pump Track – Rowlands Road Gravel Path loop from Rochdale

47.3km

03:07

610m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Rochdale

1. Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

2. Packhorse Trail to Rake End – View of Stoodley Pike loop from Smithy Bridge

3. The Great Wall of Todmorden – Todmorden Town Centre loop from Littleborough

4. Gravel Track Near Reservoir – Scammonden Dam and Reservoir loop from Timbercliffe

5. Hollingworth Lake – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Rochdale

6. Buckhurst Lodgeside (Closed) – Malt House, Birtle loop from Norden

7. Hollingworth Lake – Rocky Singletrack Descent loop from Smithy Bridge

8. Domaris Springs Valley Bridge – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Norden

9. Mary Towneley Monument – View of Watergrove Reservoir loop from Rochdale

10. Whitworth Pump Track – Rowlands Road Gravel Path loop from Rochdale

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