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Bury to Hebden Bridge loop via the Craig Vale climb

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Bury to Hebden Bridge loop via the Craig Vale climb

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Bury to Hebden Bridge loop via the Craig Vale climb

05:18

76.6km

1,120m

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: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 15.2 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant cycling route

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17.6 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of cafe stops by the lake. A great place to stop for refreshments, before the monster climb to Craig Vale.

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25.2 km

Ice Cream Van at Withens Clough Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

After the climb up on a hot day. The ice cream van almost seems like an oasis in the desert

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36.9 km

Lanterns Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Veggie/Vegan café with a menu for everyone. Very nice coffee. Multi Stove fire to sit around on a cold day.

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41.4 km

Rochdale Canal: Middleton to Hebden Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

Once the industrial centre for the cotton industry. The mill towns like Hebden Bridge and Todmorden are stepped in character and history. All are well worth a visit.

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56.7 km

Newchurch Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

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

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76.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

27.1 km

8.93 km

6.61 km

2.71 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

24.8 km

5.31 km

5.10 km

1.75 km

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

86 %

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Hollingworth Lake

Ice Cream Van at Withens Clough Reservoir

Lanterns Bistro

Rochdale Canal: Middleton to Hebden Bridge

Newchurch Tunnels

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