Blackstone Edge is a climb up from Littleborough with the Blackstone Reservoir at the top.

It is 2.5 miles long with an average gradient of 6% and max of 10%. Its an A road but its popularity with cyclists means there is even a dedicated cycle path.

Dan Whittaker

August 24, 2022

Road cycling

This is a very satisfying climb taking you to the highest road around for miles. Once you reach the top, you have a choice of two exquisite descents: one down Cragg Vale (8kms of down), one down to Ripponden with lovely views of Baitings Reservoir and dam.

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1. Cragg Vale double with a Calderdale loop from Hebden Bridge

67.2km

03:36

1,220m

Tackle a difficult 41.7-mile road cycling route from Hebden Bridge, featuring England's longest continuous climb in Cragg Vale.

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2. Hebden Bridge Canal Basin – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Sowerby Bridge

52.0km

02:43

770m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Smithy Bridge

43.4km

02:04

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 310 m

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

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Blackstone Edge Road Climb

1. Cragg Vale double with a Calderdale loop from Hebden Bridge

2. Hebden Bridge Canal Basin – Blackstone Edge Reservoir loop from Sowerby Bridge

3. Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Smithy Bridge

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