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North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

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3.0

(1)

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Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

03:23

56.3km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.5 km for 147 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.61 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent gravel riding

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2

7.43 km

Rochdale Canal Lock

Highlight • River

ROUTE USES OLD RAILWAY TRACKS, 2 COUNTRY PARKS, AND GRAVEL TRACKS WITH CANAL TOW PATHS THROWN IN. UNFORTUNATELY THE SHORT RD SECTIONS ARE VERY BUSY. I WOULD NORMALLY AVOID. AND …

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3

10.0 km

Key Lane Lock

Highlight • Structure

Key Lane Lock sits along the Rochdale Canal on Manchester's northern side. A shared-use path links the lock to the city centre, offering a peaceful escape from the urban bustle.

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4

10.2 km

Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64)

Highlight • Structure

Great place to stop for a rest.

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5

20.8 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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6

23.4 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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7

27.0 km

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

purchase supplies from Tesco

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8

32.3 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

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36.7 km

Tame

Lake

37.6 km

Brownhill Nature Garden

Nature Reserve

B

56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.99 km

9.38 km

9.18 km

6.20 km

3.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

14.1 km

11.1 km

8.58 km

3.74 km

2.82 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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6°C

61 %

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