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North West England

Greater Manchester

Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Hyde Central

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Hyde Central

Moderate

27

hikers

Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Hyde Central

02:08

8.31km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.45 km

Mary Moffat Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Mary Moffat (1795-1871) Born at Plantation Farm, Dukinfield African Missionary and an inspiration to her son-in-law, David Livingstone

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2

3.50 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

Tip by

3

4.00 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

4.02 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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5

4.09 km

Junction Mills Chimney

Highlight • Monument

The Junction Mills were cotton spinning and weaving mills to the west of the Portland Basin in Ashton in England. They were built between 1831 and 1890 for the Samuel …

Tip by

6

4.21 km

Portland Basin Museum

Highlight • Structure

A junction of canals. A museum and café.

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B

8.31 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

282 m

141 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

1.94 km

577 m

216 m

100 m

< 100 m

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