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North West England

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Portland Basin loop from Greenfield

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Portland Basin loop from Greenfield

Hard

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riders

Reddish Vale Viaduct – Portland Basin loop from Greenfield

03:31

47.6km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.2 km for 300 m

After 30.2 km for 222 m

After 32.6 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.1 km

Park Bridge Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to spend an hour walking around. plenty of history to learn about.

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2

13.4 km

Daisy Nook Country Park Pirate Ship Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little cafe in the park. plenty of parking spaces.

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3

24.0 km

Reddish Vale Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

Reddish Vale Country Park is a parkland that is home to many rare flowers and wildlife. With lots of great gravel trails, it’s a lovely place to explore on two wheels.

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4

28.4 km

Cycleway Along the River Tame

Highlight • Forest

This scenic cycle path follows the River Tame through a shaded wooded area. There are opportunities to park the bike up along the route and take some steps down to the water.

Tip by

32.7 km

Dunkirk Wood

Forest

6

35.1 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

Tip by

7

35.6 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

Tip by

8

35.6 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

Tip by

9

44.4 km

Saddleworth Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great downhill section and brilliant views

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B

47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

11.0 km

8.29 km

5.42 km

3.49 km

3.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

14.5 km

5.77 km

4.57 km

708 m

355 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

27°C

15°C

84 %

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