View of Colne Valley – View of Mardale Moor loop from Oldham

View of Colne Valley – View of Mardale Moor loop from Oldham

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5.0

(2)

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View of Colne Valley – View of Mardale Moor loop from Oldham

01:59

41.1km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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After 5.77 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Cafe Grand Abaco

Highlight • Cafe

Good little cafe with really nice food definitely recommended

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5.69 km

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • Monument

Nice and easy way home from the Delph Donkey

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5.73 km

View of the Saddleworth Viaduct Over the Huddersfield Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dark Lane involves crossing the railway line.

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5.83 km

The Limekiln Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Limekiln are passionate about using locally sourced, organic and fair trade produce and offer a wide selection of soups, sandwiches, main meals

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8.53 km

Crumbles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to rest achy legs and get refreshments

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9.52 km

Slack Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow country lane that gets you off the main road for a bit.

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18.1 km

View of Colne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the Colne valley and Pennine Moors.

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18.3 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.

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41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

5.21 km

696 m

361 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

1.13 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

8°C

91 %

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View of Colne Valley – View of Mardale Moor loop from Oldham

Cafe Grand Abaco

Uppermill Railway Viaduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

View of the Saddleworth Viaduct Over the Huddersfield Canal

The Limekiln Café

Crumbles Café

Slack Lane

View of Colne Valley

View of Mardale Moor

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