Mountain biking around Oldham 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: September 24, 2025

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1. Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

47.2km

02:39

250m

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

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2. Dick Hill Climb – Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal loop from High Crompton

26.2km

01:52

300m

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

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3. Tame Valley Way – Path Along the Canal loop from Dobcross

21.5km

01:42

160m

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

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4. Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from New Delph

34.9km

03:09

820m

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

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5. Rochdale Canal Lock – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Mills Hill

49.4km

03:27

610m

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

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6. Bank Top Ford, Leesbrook – Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails loop from Scouthead

37.8km

02:41

300m

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

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7. Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails – Leesbrook Nature Park loop from Hathershaw

53.7km

04:09

890m

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

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8. Butterley Reservoir – View from Rocky Downhill Path loop from Dobcross

36.9km

02:44

760m

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

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9. Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails – No Smoking Sign loop from Chadderton

21.6km

01:31

300m

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

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10. Tame Valley Way – Leesbrook Nature Park loop from Primrose Bank

33.1km

02:30

560m

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

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The best MTB trails around Oldham

1. Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

2. Dick Hill Climb – Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal loop from High Crompton

3. Tame Valley Way – Path Along the Canal loop from Dobcross

4. Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from New Delph

5. Rochdale Canal Lock – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Mills Hill

6. Bank Top Ford, Leesbrook – Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails loop from Scouthead

7. Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails – Leesbrook Nature Park loop from Hathershaw

8. Butterley Reservoir – View from Rocky Downhill Path loop from Dobcross

9. Farebottom Bobs MTB Trails – No Smoking Sign loop from Chadderton

10. Tame Valley Way – Leesbrook Nature Park loop from Primrose Bank

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