Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Train Station

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1.48 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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4.44 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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7.92 km

Balance Bike Course at Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Free balance bikes to borrow & use on the track at the cafe. Bike repairs + servicing!

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10.3 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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12.9 km

The Talleyrand

Highlight • Pub

A great bar with excellent beer, very chilled atmosphere and occasional music and arts events

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12.9 km

Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe stop with loads of space inside and out. Bike racks out back and a great selection of cakes!

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13.8 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.66 km

982 m

226 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

2.50 km

1.81 km

159 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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