The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

February 25, 2024

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Starting at the Ashworth reservoir opposite the famously haunted ‘Owd Betts’ public house, this is a great way to explore the wind farm at Scout Moor whilst enjoying the solitude …

Tom

April 6, 2020

Road cycling

Nice steady climb over the moors from Rochdale

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1. Cragg Vale & Turf Moor loop from Burnley

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2. Turf Moor and The Rake climbing loop from Bury

59.8km

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This challenging 37.2-mile road cycling loop from Bury tackles the infamous Rake climb and Turf Moor, offering significant elevation gain.

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3. The Great Wall of Todmorden – The Drop Off Café loop from Castleton

61.5km

03:01

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 300 m

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Owd Betts Pub

Scout Moor Wind Farm

Washwheel Mill Chimney

Cheesden Lumb Mill Ruins and Waterfall

Stone Cycle, Irwell Sculpture Trail

Peel Tower

Rooley Moor Road

Cowpe Lowe Trig Point

Buckhurst Lodgeside

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Wooden Bridge at the End of Greenbooth Reservoir

View of Manchester City Centre

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

1. Cragg Vale & Turf Moor loop from Burnley

2. Turf Moor and The Rake climbing loop from Bury

3. The Great Wall of Todmorden – The Drop Off Café loop from Castleton

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