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West Pennine Moors – Bob's Smithy loop from Bromley Cross

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

West Pennine Moors – Bob's Smithy loop from Bromley Cross

Moderate

4

riders

West Pennine Moors – Bob's Smithy loop from Bromley Cross

01:50

22.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 778 m for 80 m

After 15.4 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.78 km

Puncture Repair Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

2

5.38 km

Pine Tree Trail

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3

5.40 km

View Over Bolton and Manchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

11.7 km

West Pennine Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

13.9 km

Bob's Smithy

Highlight • Pub

6

18.2 km

Crash Point

Highlight • Structure

Take it easy through the farm. Lots of car traffic.

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7

21.4 km

Eagley Brook Mill

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Rising at the confluence of several smaller streams at Old Man's Hill in the West Pennine Moors, the brook almost immediately feeds Belmont Reservoir, after which it moves south and …

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B

22.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

5.29 km

3.97 km

3.75 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

6.32 km

5.90 km

3.92 km

289 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

27°C

13°C

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