Rails Road – Woodbank Road loop from Fulwood

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Rails Road – Woodbank Road loop from Fulwood

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Rails Road – Woodbank Road loop from Fulwood

02:16

30.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.51 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.54 km

Bell Hagg Plantation

Forest

4.38 km

Rivelin Valley Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway through the woods that runs along the Rivelin Valley and gently climbs from Rails Road to Manchester Road. Joins up with the byway up to Fulwood.

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4.60 km

Rails Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Epic decent to Rivelin/Manchester road. Link up with wood bank road for a longer decent!

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5.21 km

Woodbank Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great views, lovely descent or ascent. sharp corners so watch for cars.

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6.46 km

Moorwood Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice section of bridleway. It's a little rocky and has ruts that fill with water when it’s been raining, but no real technical challenge. Cracking views over towards Ladybower.

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12.8 km

Corker Lane Stream

Highlight • Natural

20.0 km

Moscar Plantation

Forest

28.6 km

Bench With a View of the Rivelin Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great bench, very tough terrain to get there! i would do this on the way back to sheffield(away from redmires) as cycling up to redmires from this bench is near on impossible!!!

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types