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Peel Tower – Lumb Viaduct loop from Rawtenstall

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Peel Tower – Lumb Viaduct loop from Rawtenstall

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3.5

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Peel Tower – Lumb Viaduct loop from Rawtenstall

02:21

31.9km

520m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.0 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.30 km

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

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Holcombe road is on the national cycle network. It runs from Ramsbottom in the south over the shoulder of Holcombe Moor and down to Helmshore in the north.

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9.58 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

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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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13.1 km

Peel Tower and Pilgrims' Cross Monument

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busy at weekends

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13.1 km

Peel Tower

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Built in 1852 this monument was erected in tribute to Sir Robert Peel; founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
The tower opens around once a month when …

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18.2 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

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get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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19.5 km

River Irwell

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21.8 km

Lumb Viaduct

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On 18th September 1848, the East Lancashire Railway opened a branch from its Manchester-Rawtenstall line at Stubbins Junction, just north of Ramsbottom, heading over the hills to Accrington. Only a …

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

5.69 km

5.61 km

4.79 km

4.23 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

14.3 km

5.84 km

5.12 km

4.73 km

1.06 km

755 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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11°C

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Peel Tower – Lumb Viaduct loop from Rawtenstall

View of Holcombe Moor from Holcombe Road

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Peel Tower and Pilgrims' Cross Monument

Peel Tower

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

River Irwell

Lumb Viaduct

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