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The best cycling routes around Oldham

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Cycling around Oldham is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Oldham 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: December 2, 2025

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1. Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Moston

43.2km

02:35

160m

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

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2. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Moston

44.7km

03:07

280m

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

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3. Standedge Tunnel – Huddersfield Narrow Canal loop from Greenfield

41.8km

02:54

650m

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

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5.0

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4. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal Path loop from Moston

17.7km

01:06

70m

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

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5. Delph Donkey Line – View of the River loop from Greenfield

54.8km

03:47

930m

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

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6. View of Colne Valley – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Clough

63.3km

04:22

1,100m

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

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7. Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Mills Hill

79.9km

05:07

880m

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

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8. Standedge Tunnel – View of Diggle loop from Dobcross

18.0km

01:30

340m

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

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9. Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) – Rochdale Canal loop from Moston

69.5km

04:20

460m

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

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10. View from Thornley Lane – Standedge Tunnel loop from Scouthead

30.3km

02:04

460m

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

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The best cycling routes around Oldham

1. Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Moston

2. Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Moston

3. Standedge Tunnel – Huddersfield Narrow Canal loop from Greenfield

4. Rochdale Canal Path – Rochdale Canal Path loop from Moston

5. Delph Donkey Line – View of the River loop from Greenfield

6. View of Colne Valley – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Clough

7. Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Mills Hill

8. Standedge Tunnel – View of Diggle loop from Dobcross

9. Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) – Rochdale Canal loop from Moston

10. View from Thornley Lane – Standedge Tunnel loop from Scouthead

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