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Outwood Trail

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Outwood Trail

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    July 15, 2025

    The Outwood Trail follows a section of the former Manchester‑Bury–Rossendale railway, crossing the impressive Grade II-listed Outwood Viaduct. It offers a scenic trail through ancient woodland, heathland and grassland. It's mostly tarmac so suitable for most bikes.

      October 18, 2020

      95% tarmac path but a couple of rough linking sections of only a few metres.

        October 10, 2021

        superb off road section from Radcliffe to Prestwich ,seems to go on for ever.suitable for any kind of bike,I did it on a road bike

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          Distance 3.93 km

          Uphill 30 m

          Downhill 10 m

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          Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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