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Woodhead Railway Tunnels Western Portals

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Woodhead Railway Tunnels Western Portals

Recommended by 5 road cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Woodhead Railway Tunnels Western Portals

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    1. View of Ladybower Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Broadbottom

    84.2km

    04:21

    1,360m

    1,360m

    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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

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

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    April 6, 2025

    One of the UK's first electrified main line railways used to run through these tunnels. The old tunnels on the left (completed in 1845 and 1853) are blocked off. The "new" tunnel (completed in 1953, opened in 1954) is used to carry high voltage electricity cables across this part of the Peak District National Park.

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      Elevation 330 m

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      Location: Tintwistle, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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