Mossley, a region in Tameside, Greater Manchester, offers diverse terrain for outdoor activities. Its location at the foothills of the Pennines provides access to rolling hills, open moorland, and wooded valleys within the Tame Valley. The area features scenic reservoirs and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, creating varied landscapes suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Mossley will find more than 100 routes across several sports like…
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4.7
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193
riders
40.8km
02:12
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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78
riders
24.9km
01:12
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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61
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33.9km
01:47
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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59
riders
39.8km
02:02
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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159
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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79
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48.6km
03:27
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.2km
03:43
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.7km
01:49
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64
riders
29.1km
02:29
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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19.6km
01:47
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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22.1km
01:42
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.6km
02:36
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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83
runners
15.8km
01:40
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.2km
01:47
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.8km
01:11
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.2km
01:08
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
hikers
15.1km
04:11
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
hikers
18.5km
04:55
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
hikers
7.74km
02:15
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
6.03km
01:37
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
58.1km
03:33
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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17
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25.5km
01:44
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.8km
02:06
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
29.9km
01:43
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
hikers
7.30km
02:23
280m
280m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3
hikers
13.2km
04:04
450m
450m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
16.6km
05:00
500m
500m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
14.9km
04:28
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mossley offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 100 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.
Yes, Mossley provides road cycling routes, with 14 dedicated routes available. These routes often include substantial climbs and offer rewarding views, as detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Mossley guide.
Mossley offers 27 hiking routes, ranging from easy walks along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to more strenuous hikes on hillsides and moorland. Options include loops around Dovestone and Yeoman Hey Reservoirs, and trails to Hartshead Pike Tower. More information is available in the Hiking around Mossley guide.
Yes, Mossley offers routes suitable for families, particularly along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and River Tame, which provide relatively flat and scenic paths. There are also specific guides like Easy hikes around Mossley that can assist in finding suitable options.
Notable natural features include Dovestone Reservoir and Yeoman Hey Reservoir, located at the foothills of the Pennines. Visitors can also find landmarks like The Trinnacle, a gritstone pillar, and Black Hill Trig Point, offering extensive views.
Many trails in Mossley are suitable for dogs, especially those along canal paths and open moorland. It is advisable to check specific route details for any restrictions or requirements regarding pets.
Mossley is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 48,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 4,600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Mossley, including Road Cycling Routes around Mossley, Running Trails around Mossley, Cycling around Mossley, and Hiking around Mossley. Other guides cover MTB, easy hikes, gravel biking, and mountain hikes.
Yes, Mossley offers 15 routes specifically for touring cyclists. These routes often combine natural landscapes with historical industrial sites, providing a scenic and engaging experience. The Cycling around Mossley guide provides further details.
The official website for Mossley is mossley-tc.gov.uk. For inquiries related to Tameside Countryside Service, a phone number is available.
Mossley provides challenging hiking options, particularly on hillsides and through open moorland, with significant elevation gains. Routes leading to features like The Trinnacle or Black Hill Trig Point offer more strenuous experiences. The Mountain Hikes around Mossley guide can assist in finding these.
Cycling routes in Mossley feature diverse terrain, including mostly paved surfaces suitable for road and touring cycling. Many routes include substantial climbs due to the region's position at the foothills of the Pennines, offering rewarding views.
Yes, Mossley offers opportunities for gravel biking. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Mossley, provides information on suitable routes for this activity.

