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The best cycling routes around Tameside

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Cycling around Tameside is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect Tameside 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 29, 2025

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1. Stalybridge to Digley Reservoir loop

57.1km

04:14

920m

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

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2. Denton to Stalybridge loop

31.7km

02:21

440m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

24.1km

01:24

70m

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

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4. Saddleworth Rail Trail – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mossley

55.5km

03:50

840m

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

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5. Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Fairfield

69.2km

04:49

1,120m

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

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6. Ashton Canal – Fallowfield Loop loop from Guide Bridge

20.5km

01:12

80m

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

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7. Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

48.6km

03:27

930m

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

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8. Woodhead Reservoir – Woodhead Reservoirs Trail loop from Broadbottom

71.9km

04:58

900m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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9. Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Denton

38.8km

02:18

120m

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

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10. Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Saddleworth Rail Trail loop from Newton for Hyde

39.3km

02:37

490m

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

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The best cycling routes around Tameside

1. Stalybridge to Digley Reservoir loop

2. Denton to Stalybridge loop

3. Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Fairfield

4. Saddleworth Rail Trail – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mossley

5. Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Fairfield

6. Ashton Canal – Fallowfield Loop loop from Guide Bridge

7. Saddleworth Rail Trail – Marsden Mill loop from Mossley

8. Woodhead Reservoir – Woodhead Reservoirs Trail loop from Broadbottom

9. Gorton Lower Reservoir – Fallowfield Loop loop from Denton

10. Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Saddleworth Rail Trail loop from Newton for Hyde

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