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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Lumb Viaduct – River Irwell loop from Entwistle

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Lumb Viaduct – River Irwell loop from Entwistle

Hard

28

riders

Lumb Viaduct – River Irwell loop from Entwistle

02:10

29.0km

450m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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835 m

West Pennine Moors

Forest

2

1.33 km

Wayoh Reservoir and Armsgrove Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wayoh Reservoir, encircled by woodland and a 3-mile (5 km) footpath, is a beautiful place for a walk. The trail is generally easy but can be muddy after rainfall.

On …

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3

6.51 km

Eroded Rocky Cliffs and Military Firing Zone Warning

Highlight • Canyon

Badly eroded section

Tip by

4

12.6 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice downhill section on loose rocks through the beautiful countryside near Ramsbottom. The route can be slippery when wet so be careful.

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5

15.7 km

Lumb Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

On 18th September 1848, the East Lancashire Railway opened a branch from its Manchester-Rawtenstall line at Stubbins Junction, just north of Ramsbottom, heading over the hills to Accrington. Only a …

Tip by

6

17.8 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

7

19.2 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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B

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

6.23 km

5.93 km

4.49 km

3.33 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

7.27 km

4.95 km

2.85 km

1.42 km

524 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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