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Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

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Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

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Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

02:34

45.9km

250m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.18 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.65 km

Riverlink Aqueduct, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Bridge

So there were Goats and Boats on the canal today today

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5.80 km

Rochdale Canal Lock

Highlight • River

ROUTE USES OLD RAILWAY TRACKS, 2 COUNTRY PARKS, AND GRAVEL TRACKS WITH CANAL TOW PATHS THROWN IN. UNFORTUNATELY THE SHORT RD SECTIONS ARE VERY BUSY. I WOULD NORMALLY AVOID. AND …

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16.2 km

Picnic Area by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

18.3 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop for refreshments

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19.5 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of cafe stops by the lake. A great place to stop for refreshments, before the monster climb to Craig Vale.

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21.1 km

Amstel beer at Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

28.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Structure

42.7 km

Key Lane Lock

Highlight • Structure

Key Lane Lock sits along the Rochdale Canal on Manchester's northern side. A shared-use path links the lock to the city centre, offering a peaceful escape from the urban bustle.

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

9.36 km

8.12 km

5.86 km

5.31 km

5.17 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

14.1 km

9.33 km

630 m

524 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

13°C

5°C

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Rochdale Canal Lock – Hollingworth Lake loop from Moston

Riverlink Aqueduct, Rochdale Canal

Rochdale Canal Lock

Picnic Area by the Lake

Hollingworth Lake

Hollingworth Lake

Amstel beer at Hollingworth Lake

Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal

Key Lane Lock

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