Barden Moor Estate Track – Barden Moor Track loop from Halton East

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Barden Moor Estate Track – Barden Moor Track loop from Halton East

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Barden Moor Estate Track – Barden Moor Track loop from Halton East

01:19

13.1km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.57 km for 931 m

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Parking

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1.99 km

Barden Moor Estate Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Long section (5 miles/ 7.6km) of isolated estate track over Barden Moor with great views and an exciting descent to Rhylstone.

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Barden Moor Track

Highlight • Cycleway

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Crag Descent

Highlight • Trail

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View of Embsay Reservoir from Embsay Crag

Highlight • Lake

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View of Embsay Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Embsay Steam Railway

Highlight • Structure

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Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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Barden Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barden Road winds through moody moorlands as it climbs to 984 feet (300 metres). The view over distant hills, rocky outcrops and layered fields is simply stunning. Look out for …

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