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Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

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Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

Moderate

4.7

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Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

01:54

25.2km

370m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.22 km for 245 m

After 16.6 km for 82 m

After 24.5 km for 344 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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967 m

Tottington Station

Highlight • Historical Site

on disused railway line now a cycle path

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2.10 km

Island Lodge

Highlight • Lake

Lovely place to relax nice little detour off Kirklees Trail

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6.28 km

Nuttall Park

Highlight • Parking

10.5 km

Lumb Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

On 18th September 1848, the East Lancashire Railway opened a branch from its Manchester-Rawtenstall line at Stubbins Junction, just north of Ramsbottom, heading over the hills to Accrington. Only a …

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13.2 km

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice downhill section on loose rocks through the beautiful countryside near Ramsbottom. The route can be slippery when wet so be careful.

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16.6 km

Peel Tower and Pilgrims' Cross Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

busy at weekends

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16.7 km

Peel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1852 this monument was erected in tribute to Sir Robert Peel; founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
The tower opens around once a month when …

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24.6 km

Kirklees Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good ride

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.84 km

4.61 km

3.48 km

1.52 km

715 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

6.47 km

4.66 km

4.19 km

1.77 km

560 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

18°C

9°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Lumb Viaduct – Peel Tower loop from The Elton High School

Tottington Station

Island Lodge

Nuttall Park

Lumb Viaduct

Moor Road Descent Near Ramsbottom

Peel Tower and Pilgrims' Cross Monument

Peel Tower

Kirklees Trail

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