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North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Mills Hill

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Mills Hill

Hard

4.7

(3)

91

riders

Rochdale Canal – Rochdale Canal loop from Mills Hill

03:52

61.9km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 399 m for 11 m

After 61.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.80 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent gravel riding

Tip by

2

10.7 km

Rochdale Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

12.0 km

Stone Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

peaceful

Tip by

19.3 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Lake

5

19.9 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Highlight • Other

26.9 km

Holderness Wood

Forest

31.3 km

Beach

Beach

8

34.4 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Rochdale Canal

Highlight • River

keep eyes open for barge person sat on bank playing guitar and singing,

Tip by

9

35.8 km

Rochdale Canal: Middleton to Hebden Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

Once the industrial centre for the cotton industry. The mill towns like Hebden Bridge and Todmorden are stepped in character and history. All are well worth a visit.

Tip by

10

43.3 km

Eastern Summit, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a look

Tip by

11

53.1 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant cycling route

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B

61.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

12.1 km

10.3 km

6.29 km

3.32 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

13.3 km

13.1 km

1.84 km

483 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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