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Gravel path to Peel Tower – Peel Tower loop from Ramsbottom

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Gravel path to Peel Tower – Peel Tower loop from Ramsbottom

Moderate

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riders

Gravel path to Peel Tower – Peel Tower loop from Ramsbottom

01:42

20.5km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.69 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

312 m

Hollins Lane

Highlight • Trail

A mixture of gravel, cobbles and loose stones

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2

1.39 km

The Paddock Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

3

1.84 km

River Irwell

Highlight • Other

4

4.08 km

Lumb Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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5

10.2 km

Gravel path to Peel Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good surface to climb, easy descending and watch for walkers.

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6

10.9 km

Peel Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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7

10.9 km

Peel Tower and Moor Road Gravel Route

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Fast and flowy, not too bumpy.

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B

20.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.04 km

2.08 km

1.87 km

1.64 km

574 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

4.41 km

4.23 km

3.49 km

288 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

76 %

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