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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Greenfield

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North West England

Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Greenfield

Moderate

11

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Greenfield

03:27

51.1km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 29.6 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.32 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

Tip by

2

8.25 km

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

purchase supplies from Tesco

Tip by

3

8.33 km

Stalybridge Town Centre Canal and Square

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to stop for a drink. Plenty of shops nearby.

Tip by

4

12.3 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

Tip by

5

12.3 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

Tip by

6

15.0 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

Tip by

7

20.3 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

Tip by

29.0 km

Store Street Aqueduct

Lake

9

29.4 km

Ancoats Marina

Highlight • Structure

I love this corner of Manchester

Tip by

B

51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

12.3 km

7.06 km

6.69 km

2.45 km

1.91 km

123 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

9.74 km

7.17 km

7.11 km

1.72 km

1.52 km

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

7°C

48 %

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