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Ashton Canal – Portland Basin loop from Fairfield

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Ashton Canal – Portland Basin loop from Fairfield

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Ashton Canal – Portland Basin loop from Fairfield

04:44

69.3km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 64 m for 15 m

After 69.3 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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20.3 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

27.7 km

Peak District National Park Millstone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

36.7 km

Holme Moss Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This classic climb formed part of the 2014 Tour de France and climbs to more than 1,700 feet (518 m). You get great views to the Peak District on one …

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38.9 km

Holme Moss Summit

Highlight • Climb

Tough but enjoyable climb. Take care on the descent it’s long and fast!

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38.9 km

Holme Moss Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

If you're coming from West Yorkshire, you're unlikely to go down the back of this great hill. But I strongly recommend it for great views and a lovely descent, especially at sunset!

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65.4 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

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65.4 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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69.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

18.2 km

7.11 km

6.50 km

5.77 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.8 km

8.47 km

6.22 km

341 m

261 m

184 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Ashton Canal – Portland Basin loop from Fairfield

Ashton Canal

Dovestone Reservoir

Peak District National Park Millstone Sculpture

Holme Moss Summit

Holme Moss Summit

Holme Moss Summit

Portland Basin

Peak Forest Canal

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