Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Clifton

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Clifton

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Outwood Trail loop from Clifton

02:34

38.5km

290m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 92 m

After 28.4 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.31 km

Clifton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Check point 2

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4.20 km

Thirteen Arches Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

5.22 km

Fat Hurst Wood

Forest

8.25 km

Outwood Country Park – Irwell Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Natural

10.0 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Mixed bag of surfaces

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11.7 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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12.3 km

Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

great place to stop

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15.8 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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30.9 km

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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