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River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

Easy

4.5

(4)

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River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

01:04

21.9km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.1 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.14 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holcombe road is on the national cycle network. It runs from Ramsbottom in the south over the shoulder of Holcombe Moor and down to Helmshore in the north.

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11.6 km

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

Highlight • Rest Area

At the top of the rake climb, there is a nice welcoming pub you might want to catch your breath there.

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15.1 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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16.2 km

Village Store

Highlight • Cafe

Hot drinks and take away food, open seven days.

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16.4 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

18.2 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

4.15 km

3.05 km

628 m

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 11 June

17°C

11°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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River Irwell – The Drop Off Café loop from Rawtenstall

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Shoulder of Mutton Pub (Top of the Rake Climb)

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Village Store

River Irwell

The Drop Off Café

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