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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Trawden Forest loop from Nelson

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Trawden Forest loop from Nelson

Moderate

5

riders

Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Trawden Forest loop from Nelson

01:20

18.2km

300m

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 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.11 km

Lower Coldwell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Lower Coldwell Reservoir was built in 1884 to supply the town of Nelson's water needs. Today, it holds around 80 million gallons of water. The Upper Reservoir is around …

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2

6.33 km

Trawden Forest

Highlight • Forest

3

6.85 km

Ostrich on the Hill

Highlight • Other

4

7.29 km

Double Track Descent Near Lad Law

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seems obvious but gets slippy when wet, confidence is rewarded with some good speed

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5

11.7 km

Trawden Arms

Highlight • Pub

The pub is owned by the community and is great place for a refreshing drink and a bite to eat.

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6

11.7 km

Trawden Forest Community Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Trawden Forest Community Centre, based in Lancashire, is a community facility run and managed by volunteers.

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B

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

4.23 km

3.59 km

1.78 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

4.97 km

3.96 km

714 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 10 July

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14°C

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