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Rooley Moor Road – Hurstwood Trail Centre loop from Littleborough

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Rooley Moor Road – Hurstwood Trail Centre loop from Littleborough

Hard

28

riders

Rooley Moor Road – Hurstwood Trail Centre loop from Littleborough

06:46

74.0km

1,560m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.85 km for 222 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.47 km

Wardle

Highlight • Other

Ideal place to stop for refreshments

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2

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.

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23.0 km

Whitewell Brook

Lake

4

36.6 km

Cant Clough Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

5

37.8 km

Hurstwood Trail Centre

Highlight • Lake

A family friendly MTB trail, top section is super easy

Tip by

6

41.9 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

7

43.6 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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8

55.8 km

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

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57.6 km

Callis Wood

Forest

10

69.7 km

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a look

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B

74.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

21.8 km

13.7 km

8.91 km

4.23 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

14.0 km

9.14 km

5.71 km

4.21 km

4.12 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

11°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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