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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: November 25, 2025

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1. Blackstone Edge Reservoir – New Road Climb loop from Smithy Bridge

38.2km

02:30

430m

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

44.7km

02:50

490m

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

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5. Waterside Café and Chips – The Summit loop from Smithy Bridge

27.0km

01:50

210m

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

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6. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackshaw Head loop from Littleborough

52.6km

03:26

610m

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

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7. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

55.3km

03:31

600m

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

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

51.9km

03:25

710m

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

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9. Rooley Moor Road – View of Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Cutgate

21.7km

01:40

400m

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

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10. New Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

44.9km

03:08

780m

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

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The best cycling routes around Rochdale

1. Blackstone Edge Reservoir – New Road Climb 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. Waterside Café and Chips – The Summit loop from Smithy Bridge

6. Cherry Tree Cafe – Blackshaw Head loop from Littleborough

7. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal loop from Rochdale

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

9. Rooley Moor Road – View of Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Cutgate

10. New Road Climb – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Littleborough

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