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Hollingworth Lake – View of Mardale Moor loop from Littleborough

Hollingworth Lake – View of Mardale Moor loop from Littleborough

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Hollingworth Lake – View of Mardale Moor loop from Littleborough

02:04

38.8km

730m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 14 m

After 38.8 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

Hollingworth Lake was developed as a water source for the Rochdale Canal but now provides a beautiful backdrop to a range of watersports and a visitors centre (with cafe).

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17.4 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.

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19.9 km

Cote de Ripponden Bank starts on Elland Road (leading south east out of Ripponden) and follows Ripponden New Bank round the hairpin and up to The Fleece Inn.

Its starts out steep and at 1.2km long be careful not to go too hard on that first section.

The climb was used on the Tour de France Grand Depart in 2014.

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26.6 km

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A tranquil and beautiful spot with an excellent pub and accommodation

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30.0 km

Descent Into Ripponden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sublime in dry weather. Feather those brakes in the wet.

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34.5 km

The White House

Highlight • Climb

At the top of the climb up Blackstone Edge. Amazing views.

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35.5 km

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Blackstone Edge is a climb up from Littleborough with the Blackstone Reservoir at the top.

It is 2.5 miles long with an average gradient of 6% and max of 10%. Its an A road but its popularity with cyclists means there is even a dedicated cycle path.

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38.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

13.9 km

5.83 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Hollingworth Lake – View of Mardale Moor loop from Littleborough

Hollingworth Lake

View of Mardale Moor

Saddleworth Road

Ripponden Bank Hill

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Descent Into Ripponden

The White House

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

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