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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail – Hurstwood Reservoir loop from Hapton

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail – Hurstwood Reservoir loop from Hapton

Moderate

4.0

(2)

4

riders

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail – Hurstwood Reservoir loop from Hapton

03:15

45.5km

700m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.5 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

17.3 km

Pendle Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

2

26.3 km

View of Gorple Reservoir from Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great picnic/break spot before descending either way

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3

26.5 km

Pennine Bridleway Descent by Watergrove Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

fast

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4

27.1 km

Singletrack Descent With Jumps

Highlight • MTB Park

huge descent with jumps

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5

28.2 km

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Long drag over the hill but good for the soul.

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6

29.9 km

Hurstwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Completed in 1923 to provide additional water storage for the increasing surrounding population.
Now it's a lovely place for a walk with great views. The Mary Towneley, Burnley Way and Pennine Bridleway long distance trails pass along its shores.

Tip by

7

30.3 km

Hurstwood Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

Was there a week ago and the bottom half of the trail has been ruined by the weather and hooligan trail builders. i would give it a miss.

Tip by

8

30.5 km

Hurstwood Mountain Biking Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Nice little modest route down through the woods. suitable for all ages and abilities.

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32.5 km

Ormerod Wood

Forest

B

45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

14.5 km

6.98 km

2.60 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.6 km

7.12 km

3.44 km

2.78 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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