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Hollingworth Lake – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Rochdale

Hollingworth Lake – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Rochdale

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4.9

(16)

173

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Hollingworth Lake – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Rochdale

02:30

53.3km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.1 km for 129 m

After 36.0 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.18 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and enjoy the view

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6.56 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

Hollingworth Lake was developed as a water source for the Rochdale Canal but now provides a beautiful backdrop to a range of watersports and a visitors centre (with cafe).

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16.8 km

Todmorden Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Tod Graham round starts at the front of Todmorden Town Hall. This is a locally devised round created by Ricky Parish of Todmorden Harriers running club. It's designed to …

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22.8 km

Stubbing Wharf

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop and rest with canal side refreshments.

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23.7 km

Hebden Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Cafe

Quite simply, one of the UK's coolest, most creative and beautiful small towns. Has attitude in abundance. Great for a meander, decent cafes serving great coffee and a lot going on.

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24.1 km

Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rochdale canal crosses the Pennines from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge. It's 31 miles and has 91 locks!
It's a useful walking path, connecting towns with wilder trails and providing a beautiful and accessible trail for all.

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26.9 km

Start of the Oliver Collinge Climb (Cragg Vale)

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This point marks the start of what is claimed to be England's longest continual road ascent. It's not that steep (ave gradient 3%) but climbs 968 feet (295 m) in …

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

8.48 km

7.19 km

4.89 km

1.20 km

694 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

5.55 km

983 m

730 m

172 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

18°C

12°C

71 %

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Hollingworth Lake – Hebden Bridge Canal Basin loop from Rochdale

Hollingworth Lake

Hollingworth Lake

Todmorden Town Hall

Stubbing Wharf

Hebden Bridge Canal Basin

Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge

Start of the Oliver Collinge Climb (Cragg Vale)

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