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North West England

Greater Manchester

Newchurch Tunnels – Owd Betts Pub loop from Smithy Bridge

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Newchurch Tunnels – Owd Betts Pub loop from Smithy Bridge

Hard

5.0

(5)

66

riders

Newchurch Tunnels – Owd Betts Pub loop from Smithy Bridge

02:50

44.6km

490m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.76 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Secluded pump track on the edge of the trail is a real treat - some great ramps!

Tip by

2

19.6 km

Newchurch Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Cycle route that misses out what can be a busy road through the valley.

Tip by

25.7 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

4

27.7 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.

Tip by

5

31.5 km

Croston Close Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Starts as tarmac but soon turns to gravel

Tip by

6

32.5 km

Owd Betts Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Owd Betts is a historic pub located on Ashworth Moor with roots dating back to 1796. Originally named the Hare and Hounds, it was built by Richard and Mary Ashworth …

Tip by

7

37.6 km

Steep Descent with Poor Road Surface

Highlight • Trail

Careful with the descent as bad road surface

Tip by

8

38.9 km

Cycle Addicts Bike Shop and Mill Around Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous immediate repair service for long distance cyclists (and great cafe next door!)

Tip by

9

43.5 km

Stone Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

peaceful

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B

44.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

11.2 km

5.11 km

5.00 km

314 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

8.76 km

310 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 26 June

27°C

15°C

81 %

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