Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Parking

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2.03 km

Pecket Well to Midgley Scenic Road

The road between the wonderfully named Pecket Well and Midgely is a great alternative to the busy valley road. You can enjoy lovely views on a much quieter road.

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6.64 km

Cragg Vale – England’s Longest Continuous Climb

At around 5.4 miles and at an average gradient of 3%, Cragg Vale is England's longest climb. Although not particularly steep (maxing out at around 10% and not for very long), it is worth a look.

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15.5 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

After climbing up Blackstone Edge or Cragg Vale. Stop and enjoy the views.

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23.3 km

Ripponden Bank Hill

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 …

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30.5 km

Saddleworth Road

33.0 km

View of Mardale Moor

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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49.3 km

Hollingworth Lake

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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53.7 km

Blackstone Edge Road 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%. …

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67.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

17.4 km

4.20 km

310 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

9.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Cragg Vale double with a Calderdale loop from Hebden Bridge

Pecket Well to Midgley Scenic Road

Cragg Vale – England’s Longest Continuous Climb

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Ripponden Bank Hill

Saddleworth Road

View of Mardale Moor

Hollingworth Lake

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

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