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North West England

Compston's Cross – The Rake Climb loop from Accrington

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Compston's Cross – The Rake Climb loop from Accrington

Moderate

11

riders

Compston's Cross – The Rake Climb loop from Accrington

03:49

47.0km

860m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 72 m for 32 m

After 3.51 km for 42 m

After 4.61 km for 6 m

After 30.9 km for 17 m

After 47.0 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.2 km

Clowbridge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2

14.5 km

Clowbridge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

View down Clowbridge reservoir which is surrounded by beautiful moorland with plenty of opportunities to spot varied wildlife.

Tip by

3

15.3 km

Compston's Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossroads used to be considered as enchanted places, where strange, magical events might take place. Crosses would be erected to sanctify the spot, ensuring safe passage for travellers.

Compston's Cross …

Tip by

19.7 km

Whitewell Brook

Lake

5

22.0 km

Lee Quarry Mountain Biking Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

Give it a shot

Tip by

6

22.4 km

Newchurch Railway Tunnels and Great War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Recently re-opened railway tunnels which are now part of the East-Lancashire cycleway. Apparently the tunnels are lit just enough to see by but too bright for bats to roost!

Tip by

7

30.8 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

8

30.9 km

The Rake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Rake is a classic short and steep hill climb. It's been used in the British Hill Climbing championships three times and has also featured in the Tour of Britain. …

Tip by

9

34.9 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.

Tip by

46.4 km

Platt's Lodge

Lake

B

47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

10.3 km

6.44 km

6.29 km

5.95 km

4.44 km

164 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

14.2 km

11.9 km

2.41 km

2.07 km

1.51 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Monday 12 October

16°C

9°C

30 %

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