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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Elton Reservoir loop from Radcliffe

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Elton Reservoir loop from Radcliffe

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Elton Reservoir loop from Radcliffe

02:34

41.3km

380m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.71 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Mixed bag of surfaces

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2.76 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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3.37 km

Elton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

great place to stop

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6.88 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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12.3 km

Holcombe Old Road Cobbled Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tough steep cobbles! Would only do in the dry.

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24.0 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

26.1 km

The Drop Off Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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31.5 km

Rural Gravel Road Near Stone House

Highlight • Trail

Beware as there ate often deep puddles

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41.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

11.2 km

9.40 km

3.71 km

530 m

483 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

2.81 km

2.34 km

733 m

614 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

5°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal – Elton Reservoir loop from Radcliffe

National Cycle Route 6 Along Elton Reservoir

Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

Elton Reservoir

The HUB Tea Rooms

Holcombe Old Road Cobbled Climb

The Drop Off Café

Rural Gravel Road Near Stone House

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