Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rapes Highway Track loop from Shaw and Crompton

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rapes Highway Track loop from Shaw and Crompton

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rapes Highway Track loop from Shaw and Crompton

02:12

24.5km

600m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.82 km for 134 m

After 10.4 km for 94 m

After 22.4 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.67 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

5.62 km

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of the oldest reservoirs in the area being established in 1870

Tip by

6.94 km

Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some grueling uphills, good place for a rest if passing through as part of a loop

Tip by

9.02 km

Rapes Highway Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice flowy shirt double track descent to Huddersfield Road

Tip by

10.5 km

Dowry Castle

Ruins

15.2 km

Crumbles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to rest achy legs and get refreshments

Tip by

24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

6.18 km

4.00 km

3.36 km

1.54 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

8.47 km

8.29 km

4.49 km

1.50 km

890 m

841 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Rapes Highway Track loop from Shaw and Crompton

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Reservoir Trail

Rapes Highway Track

Crumbles Café

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