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Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Reddish North

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Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Reddish North

Moderate

4.8

(13)

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Ashton Canal – Peak Forest Canal loop from Reddish North

02:26

34.1km

180m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 52 m

After 13.0 km for 57 m

After 14.9 km for 153 m

After 17.4 km for 54 m

After 19.7 km for 153 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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4.48 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.

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7.12 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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7.14 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.

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7.64 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

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12.8 km

Peak Forest Canal Tunnel at Haughton Dale

Highlight • Trail

Cute little bridge but the terrain is rough. Suitable for wide tyres, MTB/Gravel bikes. Going west, I had to walk up the steep climb. that follows due to the grade and surface.

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15.1 km