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Newchurch Tunnels – Rooley Moor Road loop from St Paul

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Newchurch Tunnels – Rooley Moor Road loop from St Paul

Hard

11

riders

Newchurch Tunnels – Rooley Moor Road loop from St Paul

03:09

42.8km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.75 km

Newchurch Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

2

7.46 km

Stacksteads Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice cycle path that runs next to the main road

Tip by

10.9 km

New Line

Lake

4

17.2 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Secluded pump track on the edge of the trail is a real treat - some great ramps!

Tip by

5

19.9 km

Rooley Moor Road

Highlight • Trail

Amazing climb up the Rooley Moor road on a gravel bike, cobbled ancient road with gentle gradient.

Tip by

6

21.9 km

View of Scout Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning bridleway up to the windmill farms and morland. On a clear day, you'll have views over Manchester the surrounding areas. Well worth the climb up

Tip by

7

26.6 km

Wind Farm Access Road

Highlight • Structure

8

32.7 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

9

35.6 km

Irwell Vale Halt

Highlight • Settlement

B

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.99 km

6.68 km

6.02 km

5.21 km

4.65 km

Surfaces

20.5 km

9.38 km

6.98 km

3.32 km

1.45 km

1.25 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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