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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Newton for Hyde

Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Newton for Hyde

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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Newton for Hyde

02:12

27.4km

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.6 km for 59 m

After 16.7 km for 153 m

After 18.9 km for 222 m

After 22.8 km for 154 m

After 25.0 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.50 km

Etherow Valley Gravel Descent and View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit techie for road bikes, but doable as long as you're not precious about your bike.

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8.77 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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11.8 km

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Peak Forest Canal is a 14.8-mile narrow waterway in northern England that winds through the stunning landscapes to the edge of the Peak District.

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12.1 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

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13.0 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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16.6 km

Woodley Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

long dark and very low walking through is the safest option (cyclist dismount sign)

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20.8 km

Cycleway Along the River Tame

Highlight • Forest

This scenic cycle path follows the River Tame through a shaded wooded area. There are opportunities to park the bike up along the route and take some steps down to the water.

Tip by

25.0 km

Dunkirk Wood

Forest

27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.96 km

4.92 km

2.41 km

573 m

297 m

116 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

5.36 km

4.16 km

3.11 km

1.33 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Newton for Hyde

Etherow Valley Gravel Descent and View

Rollins Lane

Marple Locks

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Marple Aqueduct

Woodley Tunnel

Cycleway Along the River Tame

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