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View from Broadhead Road – Woodland Cycle Path loop from Bromley Cross

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

View from Broadhead Road – Woodland Cycle Path loop from Bromley Cross

Hard

21

riders

View from Broadhead Road – Woodland Cycle Path loop from Bromley Cross

03:03

46.8km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.29 km

Chapeltown FW3/24 Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

This casemate is of type FW3/24. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

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2

9.03 km

View from Broadhead Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not far from Ramsbottom, this road goes through farm land that has wonderful views over both sides of the road. The road is a good surface.
You can get a good sprint on this road

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21.7 km

Cattle Plantation Lower

Forest

22.0 km

Height Plantation

Forest

5

28.9 km

Woodland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

6

34.2 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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7

35.8 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

B

46.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

11.8 km

5.07 km

1.74 km

1.01 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

3.01 km

515 m

378 m

175 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

17°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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