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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: December 16, 2025

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

41.1km

03:16

700m

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

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

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

18.7km

01:25

310m

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

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

37.5km

03:19

850m

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

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

33.1km

01:57

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Norden

20.3km

01:48

460m

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

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9. Mary Towneley Monument – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Rochdale

56.5km

04:41

1,020m

Hard 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

47.2km

03:05

610m

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

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

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

8. Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Norden

9. Mary Towneley Monument – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Rochdale

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

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