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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

Moderate

4.5

(13)

riders

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

03:15

41.0km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34.8 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Tack Lee Wood

Forest

4.95 km

Scotland Lane Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the top, you have the choice of a Rocky Bridleway to the left or a short singletrack section to the right, which re-join a bit further down. Going around …

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7.51 km

Buckhurst Lodgeside

Highlight • Rest Area

Now closed permanently unfortunately.

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10.2 km

Locked Gate on Countryside Path

Highlight • Rest Area

Bring bolt cutters 🤣

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10.3 km

Path Up Scout Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

grass is slippery, quite a rocky path, but worth it at the top

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12.7 km

Scout Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Second largest onshore wind farm in England. Awe-inspiring and other-worldly

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13.5 km

Stone Ruin Near Wind Turbines

Highlight • Historical Site

14.9 km

Cragg Quarry Tramway on the Pennine Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Top of this good quality track. Wonderful views to the surrounding countryside.

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24.4 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice downhill section on loose rocks through the beautiful countryside near Ramsbottom. The route can be slippery when wet so be careful.

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39.1 km

Smethurst Wood

Forest

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

10.7 km

6.44 km

6.17 km

4.85 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

10.9 km

10.5 km

3.89 km

906 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 11 June

17°C

11°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

Scotland Lane Downhill

Buckhurst Lodgeside

Locked Gate on Countryside Path

Path Up Scout Moor

Scout Moor Wind Farm

Stone Ruin Near Wind Turbines

Cragg Quarry Tramway on the Pennine Bridleway

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

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