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North West England

Dark Lane Climb – Hindle Windmill loop from Blackrod

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Dark Lane Climb – Hindle Windmill loop from Blackrod

Easy

3.5

(2)

7

riders

Dark Lane Climb – Hindle Windmill loop from Blackrod

00:49

11.6km

110m

Cycling

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

802 m

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Dark lane climb is a good one and getting you legs and heart pumping. The road take you to wards Rivington Pike and beautiful lake with again some more difficult climbs

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2

3.06 km

Pathway Along the Canal Near Red Brick House

Highlight • Trail

3

3.82 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath: Red Rock to Haigh

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

4

6.28 km

Bridge Over the Canal in the Woods

Highlight • Forest

5

7.41 km

Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall

Highlight • Forest

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house …

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6

7.60 km

Haigh Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

7

8.49 km

Hindle Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Lovely windmill at Haigh Hall

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

2.89 km

749 m

373 m

161 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

2.65 km

1.97 km

947 m

150 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

86 %

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