Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from Saddleworth

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Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from Saddleworth

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Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from Saddleworth

03:08

34.7km

830m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.5 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

943 m

Delph Donkey Line

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel traffic free route

Tip by

2.34 km

Brownhill Nature Garden

Nature Reserve

6.73 km

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

Highlight • Trail

7.35 km

View Across Saddleworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.68 km

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

Highlight • Lake

Lovely views and plenty of wildlife and trails for bikes and hikes

Tip by

10.3 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A steep downhill (or uphill from the opposite side) with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Castleshaw reservoirs.

Tip by

12.5 km

Dowry Castle

Ruins

15.4 km

Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some grueling uphills, good place for a rest if passing through as part of a loop

Tip by

18.8 km

Dick Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just a great area to ride!

Tip by

22.5 km

Amstel beer at Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

7.87 km

7.14 km

2.72 km

1.77 km

301 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.26 km

6.50 km

5.67 km

652 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

60 %

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Delph Donkey Line – Dick Hill Climb loop from Saddleworth

Delph Donkey Line

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

View Across Saddleworth

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Reservoir Trail

Dick Hill Climb

Amstel beer at Hollingworth Lake

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