Portland Basin – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Hyde North

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Portland Basin – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Hyde North

Moderate

4.6

(7)

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Portland Basin – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Hyde North

01:56

25.3km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.28 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

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2.78 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

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6.31 km

Stalybridge Town Centre Canal and Square

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to stop for a drink. Plenty of shops nearby.

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6.38 km

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

purchase supplies from Tesco

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11.7 km

Millstone Edge Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

On clear days the views are spectacular

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12.3 km

Swineshaw Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

Road access but locked gate at the bottom. Great place for hiking and mountain biking.

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12.6 km

Swineshaw to Tintwistle Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

15.8 km

View of Arnfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice place for a little walk or incorporating into a longer walk or ride over the tops of Swineshaw Reservoir. Arnfield Reservoir holds 291 million imperial gallons.... so now you know!

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25.3 km

End point

Train Station

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