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Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Greenfield

Road cycling routes

North West England

Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Greenfield

Moderate

5.0

(2)

150

riders

Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Greenfield

02:54

60.3km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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After 22.2 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.30 km

Cafe Grand Abaco

Highlight • Cafe

Good little cafe with really nice food definitely recommended

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2

5.55 km

Slack Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow country lane that gets you off the main road for a bit.

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3

12.8 km

Windy Hill Communication Tower

Highlight • Climb

Long climb from Ripponden. Worth it for the views.

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4

21.2 km

Triangle Bakehouse Cafe & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

8-12 Weds to Saturday

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5

22.2 km

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A tranquil and beautiful spot with an excellent pub and accommodation

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6

29.4 km

Wainhouse Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fabulous and ornate 77 metres (253 feet) high Wainhouse Tower was originally commissioned as a chimney for the local dye works by John Edward Wainhouse in the late 19th …

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7

39.4 km

View of Saddleworth Moor and M62 Motorway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

bring your climbing legs

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8

46.2 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.

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B

60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

10.4 km

5.11 km

229 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

1.38 km

107 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

85 %

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