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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Buckhurst Lodgeside – Malt House, Birtle loop from Crown Oil Arena

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Buckhurst Lodgeside – Malt House, Birtle loop from Crown Oil Arena

Moderate

4.5

(4)

17

riders

Buckhurst Lodgeside – Malt House, Birtle loop from Crown Oil Arena

01:25

18.7km

310m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.43 km for 247 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

4.45 km

View of Manchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

5.47 km

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

Tip by

3

7.54 km

Ashworth Moor Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Amazing water fall and views over the reservoir. A bit of a surprise to see some people swimming in there 🥶🥶🥶

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4

8.54 km

Buckhurst Lodgeside

Highlight • Rest Area

Now closed permanently unfortunately.

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5

9.46 km

Gravel Path to Knowll Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good way to reach Rochdale Rd and Knowll Hill from Heywood or Walmsley Golf Course. All Rideable

Tip by

6

12.1 km

Malt House, Birtle

Highlight (Segment) • Restaurant

16.6 km

Ashworth Wood

Forest

B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

3.28 km

2.28 km

2.12 km

2.05 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

6.12 km

5.95 km

3.28 km

2.21 km

1.06 km

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