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Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

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Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

02:24

47.5km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.9 km

Windy Hill Communication Tower

Highlight • Climb

Long climb from Ripponden. Worth it for the views.

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26.2 km

Descent Into Ripponden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sublime in dry weather. Feather those brakes in the wet.

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27.5 km

Baitings Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

When the reservoir is low you can cross on the old bridge upstream of the new one

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30.7 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

After climbing up Blackstone Edge or Cragg Vale. Stop and enjoy the views.

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31.1 km

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

Lake

31.5 km

The White House

Highlight • Climb

At the top of the climb up Blackstone Edge. Amazing views.

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32.5 km

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Blackstone Edge is a climb up from Littleborough with the Blackstone Reservoir at the top.

It is 2.5 miles long with an average gradient of 6% and max of 10%. …

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36.9 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Pub

Hollingworth Lake was developed as a water source for the Rochdale Canal but now provides a beautiful backdrop to a range of watersports and a visitors centre (with cafe).

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37.3 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and enjoy the view

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47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

13.9 km

5.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

23°C

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Blackstone Edge Reservoir – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

Windy Hill Communication Tower

Descent Into Ripponden

Baitings Reservoir

Blackstone Edge Reservoir

The White House

Blackstone Edge Road Climb

Hollingworth Lake

Hollingworth Lake

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