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Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

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5.0

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Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

02:21

34.0km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 11.1 km for 153 m

After 14.3 km for 59 m

After 19.7 km for 59 m

After 22.8 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 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

3.89 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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3.91 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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4.41 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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11.2 km

Woodley Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

long dark and very low walking through is the safest option (cyclist dismount sign)

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14.9 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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15.8 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

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16.0 km

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Peak Forest Canal is a 14.8-mile narrow waterway in northern England that winds through the stunning landscapes to the edge of the Peak District.

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

10.6 km

4.67 km

1.72 km

913 m

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.6 km

4.44 km

3.59 km

2.45 km

736 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

23°C

11°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Fairfield

Ashton Canal

Peak Forest Canal

Portland Basin

Wega Bridge

Woodley Tunnel

Marple Aqueduct

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

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