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Heart of the Ram – The Rake Climb loop from Salford Crescent

Heart of the Ram – The Rake Climb loop from Salford Crescent

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Heart of the Ram – The Rake Climb loop from Salford Crescent

02:36

55.8km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 56 m for 9 m

After 33.1 km for 17 m

After 55.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.8 km

Fast Descent with Sharp Bend

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fast here so use your brakes especially at the bottom on the bend I nearly got caught out but live to ride another day😊

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24.3 km

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

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The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

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29.5 km

The Drop Off Café

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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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32.1 km

Heart of the Ram

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Some nice shops and restaurants and everything you need if your passing through

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33.1 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

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

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33.2 km

The Rake Climb

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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. …

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34.3 km

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

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At the top of the rake climb, there is a nice welcoming pub you might want to catch your breath there.

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46.5 km

Cookson Cycles

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Excellent service and friendly staff who got me back on the road within minutes after a puncture almost put an end to a planned ride.

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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

18.5 km

10.3 km

3.06 km

244 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

3.32 km

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Heart of the Ram – The Rake Climb loop from Salford Crescent

Fast Descent with Sharp Bend

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

The Drop Off Café

Heart of the Ram

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

The Rake Climb

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Cookson Cycles

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