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North West England

Greater Manchester

Island Lodge – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Island Lodge – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

Moderate

4.0

(2)

108

riders

Island Lodge – Heart of the Ram loop from Tottington

01:55

41.7km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.25 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.27 km

Island Lodge

Highlight • Lake

Great cycle up towards Holcomb Hill

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2

5.26 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

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

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3

8.03 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.

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4

13.2 km

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

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5

14.5 km

Fast Descent with Sharp Bend

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fast here so use your brakes especially at the bottom on the bend I nearly got caught out but live to ride another day😊

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6

30.5 km

Cafe Near Egerton, Bolton

Highlight • Cafe

Decent food and coffee. No oat/vegan varieties however.

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7

33.1 km

Heart of the Ram

Highlight • Pub

Some nice shops and restaurants and everything you need if your passing through

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8

40.5 km

Cyclist Sculptures on the Cycle Path

Highlight • Monument

B

41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

10.7 km

5.59 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

508 m

237 m

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Monday 13 July

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12°C

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