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Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Holl's Arms – Carr Mill Dam loop from Orrell

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Holl's Arms – Carr Mill Dam loop from Orrell

Moderate

9

riders

Holl's Arms – Carr Mill Dam loop from Orrell

01:41

26.2km

220m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.59 km for 353 m

After 16.6 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.09 km

Holl's Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great stop before the climb. Go just before sun set.

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2

4.16 km

Carr Mill Fields

Highlight • Natural

8.02 km

Carr Mill Wood

Forest

4

8.35 km

Carr Mill Dam

Highlight • Lake

good for mountain bikes but gets muddy

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5

10.2 km

Toby Carvery - Waterside

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice carvey good food outdoor seating an at the back a great view of Carr mill dam.
Toby Carvery - Waterside is a popular spot in the Carr Mill area. …

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6

11.9 km

Starbucks at Windle Island

Highlight • Cafe

Windle Island is a great place to meet up with other cyclists for a coffee or going on a ride. Pedal Power club meets here.

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7

13.6 km

Rainford Bypass Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The stretch from the M58 for about 2 miles towards St helens was complety full of crap today, lots of big pieces of wood 🙄

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8

14.2 km

Bottles & Glasses

Highlight • Other

9

19.9 km

View of the Surrounding Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

5.46 km

2.25 km

1.46 km

651 m

601 m

598 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

3.16 km

581 m

421 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 17 May

15°C

6°C

60 %

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