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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Moderate

4.3

(4)

riders

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Buckshaw Parkway

02:18

37.0km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23.6 km for 27 m

After 32.0 km for 9 m

After 32.6 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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13.5 km

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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14.1 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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17.4 km

View of Darwen Tower from Tockholes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rising at the confluence of several smaller streams at Old Man's Hill in the West Pennine Moors, the brook almost immediately feeds Belmont Reservoir, after which it moves south and …

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21.5 km

The Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

great here in the summer for a swift cool beer big beer garden and friendly staff

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24.8 km

Stanworth Woods

Forest

27.2 km

View of the Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque area watching the canal boats go by definitely worth a break here and enjoy

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29.4 km

Withnell Canal Towpath Access

Highlight • River

Good access to the picturesque canal towpath here at Withnell, but watch for punctures when the hedges have been cut back.

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31.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

32.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

11.3 km

6.09 km

4.34 km

1.93 km

635 m

219 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

6.22 km

6.14 km

5.73 km

4.33 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

10°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Buckshaw Parkway

02:18h

37.0km

380m

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Withnell Canal Towpath Access loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village