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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Ramsbottom

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Ramsbottom

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63

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Ramsbottom

02:57

45.1km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 92 m

After 19.1 km for 90 m

After 33.0 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.1 km

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a pretty section of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal. It's disused although still holds water and makes for a lovely companion as you cycle in the area.

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2

12.7 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

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Mixed bag of surfaces

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3

14.2 km

Outwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Outwood Trail follows a section of the former Manchester‑Bury–Rossendale railway, crossing the impressive Grade II-listed Outwood Viaduct. It offers a scenic trail through ancient woodland, heathland and grassland. It's mostly tarmac so suitable for most bikes.

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4

18.5 km

Thirteen Arches Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

19.1 km

Kingfisher Lodge

Lake

20.9 km

South Wood

Forest

7

22.6 km

Grinduro Checkpoint 5

Highlight • Rest Area

Check point 5

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8

26.2 km

Clifton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Check point 2

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27.6 km

Fat Hurst Wood

Forest

10

30.6 km

11

37.6 km

The HUB Tea Rooms

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

This section of the Kirkless Trail is paved and winds through forests and across rivers. Along the way you'll encounter several interesting sights including a pond and a disused railway station.

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

8.65 km

5.06 km

4.34 km

1.84 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

28.8 km

5.99 km

4.77 km

3.97 km

1.30 km

170 m

139 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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