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North West England

Greater Manchester

Hollingworth Lake – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Smithy Bridge

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Hollingworth Lake – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Smithy Bridge

Moderate

5.0

(3)

68

riders

Hollingworth Lake – The Great Wall of Todmorden loop from Smithy Bridge

01:49

27.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.9 km for 61 m

After 24.8 km for 237 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

963 m

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop for refreshments

Tip by

2

1.73 km

Waterside Café and Chips

Highlight • Cafe

3

6.46 km

The Summit

Highlight • Rest Area

When we arrived the chef had already left. However the fabulous bar person "Sam" went out of her way and made us hot sandwiches and chips. She was fabulous and the food was delicious

Tip by

4

7.78 km

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a look

Tip by

5

12.5 km

The Great Wall of Todmorden

Highlight • Structure

The Great Wall of Tod” this massive retaining wall holds the railway out of the canal using approximately 4 million blue bricks. As if that isn’t impressive enough the wall had to be constructed after the canal was built!

Tip by

6

12.9 km

Todmorden Market and Independent Shops

Highlight • Structure

7

13.1 km

The White Hart

Highlight • Other

8

17.3 km

Rochdale Canal Path: Summit to Walsden

Highlight (Segment) • River

B

27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

5.45 km

5.35 km

4.30 km

3.58 km

1.25 km

130 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

6.09 km

5.95 km

1.83 km

1.61 km

128 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

20°C

13°C

19 %

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