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The best cycling routes around Rochdale

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Cycling around Rochdale is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Rochdale bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Smithy Bridge

37.7km

02:27

420m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hollingworth Lake – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

45.0km

02:50

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Littleborough

39.2km

02:20

130m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Newchurch Tunnels – Owd Betts Pub loop from Smithy Bridge

44.9km

02:51

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackshaw Head loop from Littleborough

52.6km

03:26

610m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

37.2km

02:30

460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rooley Moor Road – Pump Track loop from Cutgate

21.7km

01:40

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

55.3km

03:31

600m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rochdale Canal Path – Owd Betts Pub loop from Rhodes

52.5km

03:27

710m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Stanycliffe

21.3km

01:15

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Rochdale

1. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Smithy Bridge

2. Hollingworth Lake – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

3. Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Littleborough

4. Newchurch Tunnels – Owd Betts Pub loop from Smithy Bridge

5. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackshaw Head loop from Littleborough

6. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

7. Rooley Moor Road – Pump Track loop from Cutgate

8. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

9. Rochdale Canal Path – Owd Betts Pub loop from Rhodes

10. Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Stanycliffe

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