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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Dobcross Village Centre loop from Mossley

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Dobcross Village Centre loop from Mossley

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Dobcross Village Centre loop from Mossley

02:00

27.9km

470m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.12 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

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4.62 km

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Highlight • Structure

5.50 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

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6.63 km

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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12.7 km

Delph Fish and Chip Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

18.8 km

View of Manchester from Grains Bar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be windy and limited vision at night, bring torch

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20.7 km

Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.1 km

1.79 km

1.52 km

799 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

1.79 km

1.14 km

193 m

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Saddleworth Rail Trail – Dobcross Village Centre loop from Mossley

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Wade Lock and High Street Bridge

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Dobcross Village Centre

Delph Fish and Chip Shop

View of Manchester from Grains Bar

Loop Trail

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