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Outwood Trail – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Bury

Outwood Trail – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Bury

Hard

4.8

(4)

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Outwood Trail – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Bury

01:49

32.5km

200m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.54 km for 92 m

After 12.6 km for 184 m

After 27.9 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.05 km

Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

great place to stop

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6.22 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Mixed bag of surfaces

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10.6 km

Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal is looking good in small areas. It is a shame that it is so delipidated in places but still well worth a visit.
The …

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10.7 km

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Here at Prestolee Locks are the remains of six locks, in two flights of three, and in between the two flights was a passing pound where the lock-keeper's cottage was. …

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11.0 km

Nob End

Highlight • Natural

14.3 km

Giant's Seat Wood

Forest

17.1 km

Philips Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Forest

Brilliant small network of well maintained mountain bike trails that's perfect for beginners with a blue rated route and more advanced riders with the red loop.
All well signposted so you won't get lost!

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21.9 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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28.9 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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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

10.3 km

4.24 km

2.84 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.39 km

6.66 km

3.80 km

2.15 km

483 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

22°C

12°C

15 %

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Outwood Trail – Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal loop from Bury

Elton Reservoir

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Meccano Bridge

Prestolee Locks and the Meccano Bridge

Nob End

Philips Park Mountain Bike Trails

Outwood Trail

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

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