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North West England

Standedge Tunnel – View of Diggle loop from Saddleworth

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Standedge Tunnel – View of Diggle loop from Saddleworth

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Standedge Tunnel – View of Diggle loop from Saddleworth

01:30

18.2km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 128 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

605 m

Dobcross Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Dobcross, though hilly, attracts many visitors to Saddleworth. It's like a picture perfect village frozen in time.

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2

2.86 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

8.01 km

Standedge Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel itself is the longest and deepest canal tunnel in Europe. It was built between 1793 and 1811 during the height of the canal transport in England. Built under …

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4

8.09 km

Diggle Car Park

Highlight • Parking

post covid - take a wander up to the village pub, lovely old place for a bit of lunch and a pint.

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5

9.70 km

View of Diggle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from the bridleway that runs along the hillside looking down over the village of Diggle and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal below.

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15.4 km

Frenches Marina

Lake

7

16.2 km

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

8

17.2 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

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B

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.90 km

5.67 km

1.70 km

1.37 km

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

5.25 km

4.53 km

1.27 km

211 m

163 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

17 %

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