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Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

Moderate

4.3

(3)

24

riders

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Reddish Vale Downhill Section loop from Levenshulme

01:58

32.7km

190m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 113 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.05 km

Reddish Vale Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

Reddish Vale Country Park is a parkland that is home to many rare flowers and wildlife. With lots of great gravel trails, it’s a lovely place to explore on two wheels.

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2

4.09 km

Reddish Vale Downhill Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watch out for dog walkers

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3

11.0 km

Midshires Way Bridleway

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This cracking gravel trail takes you through some pretty countryside between Stockport and Marple. With horses in the fields and a sense of tranquility pervading, it may feel like you’re a long way from the urban landscape.

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4

13.4 km

Vale Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be warned this is tight and steep and you have to carry your bike up some stairs when you get to the top! It's worth it for Chadkirk and Forest Peak Canal though!

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5

22.5 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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6

23.0 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

23.0 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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8

25.7 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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B

32.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.69 km

7.19 km

3.55 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

8.56 km

3.71 km

2.66 km

1.26 km

454 m

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