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North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

North West England

Greater Manchester

Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

Hard

3.0

(1)

7

riders

Rochdale Canal – Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64) loop from Rochdale

03:18

56.4km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.2 km for 51 m

After 28.8 km for 57 m

After 32.3 km for 196 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.61 km

Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent gravel riding

Tip by

2

7.43 km

Rochdale Canal Lock

Highlight • River

ROUTE USES OLD RAILWAY TRACKS, 2 COUNTRY PARKS, AND GRAVEL TRACKS WITH CANAL TOW PATHS THROWN IN. UNFORTUNATELY THE SHORT RD SECTIONS ARE VERY BUSY. I WOULD NORMALLY AVOID. AND …

Tip by

3

8.58 km

Riverlink Aqueduct, Rochdale Canal

Highlight • Bridge

So there were Goats and Boats on the canal today today

Tip by

4

10.0 km

Key Lane Lock

Highlight • Structure

Key Lane Lock sits along the Rochdale Canal on Manchester's northern side. A shared-use path links the lock to the city centre, offering a peaceful escape from the urban bustle.

Tip by

5

10.2 km

Kay Lane Lock (Lock 64)

Highlight • Structure

Great place to stop for a rest.

Tip by

6

20.8 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.

Tip by

7

23.5 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

Tip by

8

27.3 km

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

purchase supplies from Tesco

Tip by

36.9 km

Tame

Lake

37.8 km

Brownhill Nature Garden

Nature Reserve

B

56.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

10.3 km

9.75 km

9.28 km

7.77 km

3.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

15.1 km

13.5 km

7.15 km

2.78 km

1.95 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

64 %

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