Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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3.48 km

Woodhead Reservoir

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Woodhead Reservoir has been supplying water from the River Etherow to residents of Greater Manchester since 1877. The reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman and took 30 years to …

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5.17 km

Woodhead Tunnel Entrance

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You can use this car park to cycle the entire lengendale trail to hadfield

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5.30 km

Woodhead Station and Tunnels

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Now closed off, but the entrance to the Woodhead to tunnels.

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5.35 km

Woodhead Tunnel and Valley View on the Trans Pennine Trail

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very very steep, needed to push bike up steps

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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