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Rooley Moor Road – Cant Clough Reservoir loop from Littleborough

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Rooley Moor Road – Cant Clough Reservoir loop from Littleborough

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Rooley Moor Road – Cant Clough Reservoir loop from Littleborough

06:54

74.4km

1,700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.85 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.47 km

Wardle

Highlight • Other

Ideal place to stop for refreshments

Tip by

12.1 km

Rooley Moor Road

Highlight • Trail

Amazing climb up the Rooley Moor road on a gravel bike, cobbled ancient road with gentle gradient.

Tip by

23.4 km

Whitewell Brook

Lake

37.1 km

Cant Clough Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Section of the Mary Towneley Loop, beautiful countryside and views.

Tip by

38.2 km

Hurstwood Trail Centre

Highlight • Lake

A family friendly MTB trail, top section is super easy

Tip by

42.4 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

Tip by

44.0 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

Tip by

56.3 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Rochdale Canal

Highlight • River

keep eyes open for barge person sat on bank playing guitar and singing,

Tip by

58.0 km

Callis Wood

Forest

70.1 km

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a look

Tip by

74.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

22.2 km

12.1 km

8.95 km

6.31 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

12.5 km

11.1 km

6.10 km

5.89 km

4.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 27 July

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Rooley Moor Road – Cant Clough Reservoir loop from Littleborough

Wardle

Rooley Moor Road

Cant Clough Reservoir

Hurstwood Trail Centre

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Widdop Reservoir

Stone Arch Bridge on Rochdale Canal

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

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