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: October 1, 2025

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 3.29 km for 133 m

After 17.3 km for 67 m

After 30.3 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.36 km

Top Basin

Lake

3.91 km

Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

7.25 km

Canal-Side Stop in Sowerby Bridge

Highlight • Cafe

Useful food and drink stop alongside the locks

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9.77 km

Secret Cafe

Highlight • Other

9.89 km

The Secret Café

Highlight • Cafe

Opens mornings to early afternoon

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16.6 km

Hebden Bridge Station

Highlight • Rest Area

17.4 km

Lanterns Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Veggie/Vegan café with a menu for everyone. Very nice coffee. Multi Stove fire to sit around on a cold day.

Tip by

17.9 km

New Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Find your lowest gear and enjoy the views across the valley!

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20.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Rochdale Canal

Highlight • River

keep eyes open for barge person sat on bank playing guitar and singing,

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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.07 km

7.16 km

6.33 km

4.05 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

8.16 km

4.44 km

3.84 km

692 m

101 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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