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Cycling around Bolton is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Bolton bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the top 20. 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.

Belmont reservoir – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich Parkway
Expert
03:25
31.7 mi
Rivington Pike – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Westhoughton
Expert
06:32
64.5 mi
Fast descent into Belmont – Rivington Pike loop from Lostock
Intermediate
02:31
23.8 mi
Barton Swing Aquaduct – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Bolton
Intermediate
02:07
21.6 mi
Bridgewater Canal at Monton – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Middle Hulton
Intermediate
01:25
14.7 mi
Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Bolton
Intermediate
02:20
23.8 mi
Presto Lee Locks – Nice place for a picnic loop from Bromley Cross
Intermediate
03:06
22.4 mi
Trans Pennine trail – Lymm village centre loop from Daisy Hill
Intermediate
04:57
53.0 mi
Farm Track to Turton Tower – Fast Water loop from Bromley Cross
Expert
02:23
18.2 mi
Cycle path to Bolton loop from Heaton
Easy
01:01
10.5 mi
Lower Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Lostock
Expert
04:12
43.1 mi
Pennington Flash – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Daisy Hill
Intermediate
02:30
23.7 mi
Pigeon Tower – Snack shop loop from Horwich
Expert
01:18
9.05 mi
Presto Lee Locks – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Bromley Cross
Expert
03:33
34.5 mi
Fantastic views loop from Bromley Cross
Intermediate
01:38
15.4 mi
Presto Lee Locks – Nice place for a picnic loop from Moses Gate
Expert
01:51
16.6 mi
River Irwell – Drop off cafe loop from Bromley Cross
Expert
03:44
36.2 mi
Belmont reservoir – Fast descent into Belmont loop from Hall i' th' Wood
Intermediate
02:18
22.6 mi
Cycle route 6 to Tottington – Manchester Bury & Bolton Canal loop from Hall i' th' Wood
Expert
02:03
18.7 mi
Lower Rivington Reservoir – Top lock loop from Bromley Cross
Intermediate
02:51
28.8 mi

Top 20 cycling routes around Bolton

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    Belmont reservoir – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich Parkway

    03:25
    31.7 mi
    9.3 mph
    1,975 ft
    1,975 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    161

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Rivington Pike – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Westhoughton

    06:32
    64.5 mi
    9.9 mph
    3,400 ft
    3,400 ft
    Expert

    105

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Fast descent into Belmont – Rivington Pike loop from Lostock

    02:31
    23.8 mi
    9.4 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,350 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    99

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Barton Swing Aquaduct – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Bolton

    02:07
    21.6 mi
    10.2 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    60

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Bridgewater Canal at Monton – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Middle Hulton

    01:25
    14.7 mi
    10.4 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate

    45

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Bolton

    02:20
    23.8 mi
    10.2 mph
    800 ft
    800 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    45

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Presto Lee Locks – Nice place for a picnic loop from Bromley Cross

    03:06
    22.4 mi
    7.2 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    44

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Trans Pennine trail – Lymm village centre loop from Daisy Hill

    04:57
    53.0 mi
    10.7 mph
    1,050 ft
    1,050 ft
    Intermediate

    45

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Farm Track to Turton Tower – Fast Water loop from Bromley Cross

    02:23
    18.2 mi
    7.7 mph
    1,650 ft
    1,650 ft
    Expert

    43

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  11. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    10
    10

    Cycle path to Bolton loop from Heaton

    01:01
    10.5 mi
    10.4 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Easy

    4.6

    (5)

    38

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Lower Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Lostock

    04:12
    43.1 mi
    10.2 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,525 ft
    Expert

    40

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  13. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    12
    12

    Pennington Flash – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Daisy Hill

    02:30
    23.7 mi
    9.5 mph
    575 ft
    575 ft
    Intermediate

    37

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  14. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    13
    13

    Pigeon Tower – Snack shop loop from Horwich

    01:18
    9.05 mi
    7.0 mph
    725 ft
    750 ft
    Expert

    39

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  15. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    14
    14

    Presto Lee Locks – Roe Green Loopline Worsley loop from Bromley Cross

    03:33
    34.5 mi
    9.7 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert

    29

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  16. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    15
    15

    Fantastic views loop from Bromley Cross

    01:38
    15.4 mi
    9.4 mph
    1,250 ft
    1,250 ft
    Intermediate

    37

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  17. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    16
    16

    Presto Lee Locks – Nice place for a picnic loop from Moses Gate

    01:51
    16.6 mi
    9.0 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    32

    Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  18. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    17
    17

    River Irwell – Drop off cafe loop from Bromley Cross

    03:44
    36.2 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,425 ft
    2,425 ft
    Expert

    34

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  19. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    18
    18

    Belmont reservoir – Fast descent into Belmont loop from Hall i' th' Wood

    02:18
    22.6 mi
    9.8 mph
    1,325 ft
    1,325 ft
    Intermediate

    32

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  20. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    19
    19

    Cycle route 6 to Tottington – Manchester Bury & Bolton Canal loop from Hall i' th' Wood

    02:03
    18.7 mi
    9.1 mph
    650 ft
    650 ft
    Expert

    28

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  21. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    20
    20

    Lower Rivington Reservoir – Top lock loop from Bromley Cross

    02:51
    28.8 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Intermediate

    27

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