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Scout Moor Wind Farm

Scout Moor Wind Farm

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Scout Moor Wind Farm

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Ali Ford

March 25, 2023

Mountain biking

Second largest onshore wind farm in England. Awe-inspiring and other-worldly

Stephen

June 8, 2024

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JakobusPilger

August 30, 2025

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What inevitably catches the eye of passing cyclists here are the modern heirs of the beautiful historic windmills. Centuries ago, our ancestors were clever enough to harness the power of the wind for their own purposes, driving millstones and, for example, grinding grain into flour. Often placed in dozens throughout the landscape, this modern and unaesthetic variant—in the past, attention was paid to the architecture of each individual mill—serves to generate electricity. These wind farms are not without controversy, as their construction often lacks consideration for the landscape, and, above all, their slender blades can become death traps for birds.

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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

41.0km

03:15

710m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Scout Moor Wind Farm – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

29.3km

02:19

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

30.5km

02:18

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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Sunday 7 June

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Scout Moor Wind Farm

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Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Heywood

#2.

Scout Moor Wind Farm – Singletrack to Lee Quarry loop from Ramsbottom

#3.

Path Up Scout Moor – Scout Moor Wind Farm loop from Bacup

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