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Blackstone Edge reservoir – Marsden view Loop from Huddersfield

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Blackstone Edge reservoir – Marsden view Loop from Huddersfield

planned a road ride

June 19, 2021

Blackstone Edge reservoir – Marsden view Loop from Huddersfield

Hard

04:04

75.7km

18.6km/h

1,350m

1,350m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 66.8 km for 177 m

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18.7 km

Cragg Vale – England’s Longest Continuous Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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2

27.5 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

28.3 km

The White House

Highlight • Climb

At the top of the climb up Blackstone Edge. Amazing views.

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4

33.9 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

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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5

39.0 km

Newhey Road Climb

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Probably one of the best road climbs in the area, averaging around 6% over 3.2km with around 617ft of elevation. Very steady gradient, so a great one for testing power, …

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47.7 km

Knott Hill

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Maxxing out at 28% but with an average of 'just' 7.7%, this hill ramps up right from the exit of Delph village but eases a little in the middle. The …

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59.3 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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75.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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42.7 km

23.4 km

6.31 km

2.58 km

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.1 km

13.1 km

209 m

167 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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