A stone's throw from Manchester lie the beautiful, often overlooked Pennines, where the payoff for the effort to get there is never up for question. The reward comes as soon …

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Train Station

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856 m

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Highlight • Rest Area

Well known but sometimes hard to find – look behind St Ann’s Church and you'll be in heaven. Great coffee and cafe to sit and watch the world of cycling …

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28.9 km

Sheephouse Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. …

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47.5 km

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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55.7 km

Tastebuds Café, Fettlers Wharf Marina

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Beautiful location right by the marina, this cafe is a fail-safe mid-ride stop. There are racks for bikes, an extensive cake and snack selection and great coffee. It's open every …

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71.0 km

Ashurst Beacon

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An easy walk up to the tower from the road. It has great views looking out towards Liverpool and Blackpool
This beacon tower was built in 1798 by Sir William …

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.8 km

30.8 km

24.3 km

2.58 km

169 m

Surfaces

108 km

8.99 km

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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