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Torside Reservoir – Entering the Peak District Loop from Hadfield

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Torside Reservoir – Entering the Peak District Loop from Hadfield

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June 16, 2021

Torside Reservoir – Entering the Peak District Loop from Hadfield

Hard

03:47

49.4km

13.0km/h

620m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.55 km

Torside Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Torside Reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman from 1849 to 1864 to supply water to Greater Manchester. The Trans Penine Trail runs around the reservoir taking the route of …

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10.7 km

Nice riding on the Longdendale trail. Nothing difficult so a nice trail for families with kids. Can get very busy so pick your time well. Weekends is obviously always relatively busy. Nice views all along the trail.

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12.5 km

Woodhead Railway Tunnel Entrances

Highlight • Historical Site

Remnants of the three major rail links between Manchester and Sheffield. Awesome piece of history!

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24.2 km

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Fun bike art - sculpture

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26.8 km

View of the Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

With breath-taking landscapes, rich history and miles of traffic-free bike paths, the Peak District is a dream for cyclists. Founded in 1951, the Peak District was the first area to …

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35.5 km

A628 to Trans Pennine Trail Link

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It’s a trail, you have to walk up, we pushed our bikes to the top, about 2-300yards and to get back on the very hard gravel terrain. But we’ll worth it for the views

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36.5 km

Woodhead Reservoirs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely section of gravel takes you along Woodhead, Torside, Rhodeswood, Valehouse and Bottoms reservoirs. Following the former Woodhead railway line, the trail is leisurely and scenic.

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49.4 km

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13.7 km

13.2 km

8.63 km

8.12 km

3.77 km

1.86 km

Surfaces

17.7 km

15.2 km

14.7 km

901 m

836 m

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Torside Reservoir – Entering the Peak District Loop from Hadfield

Torside Reservoir

Woodhead Reservoir

Woodhead Railway Tunnel Entrances

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

View of the Peak District

A628 to Trans Pennine Trail Link

Woodhead Reservoirs Trail

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