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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

02:05

36.4km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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277 m

Mossley Park

Highlight • Parking

Good little day out, be great for kids

Tip by

4.69 km

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

purchase supplies from Tesco

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4.77 km

Stalybridge Town Centre Canal and Square

Highlight • Bridge

Great place to stop for a drink. Plenty of shops nearby.

Tip by

8.30 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.

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8.33 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

Tip by

11.0 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

15.4 km

National Cycling Centre Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Swoops over the Ashton Canal just after lock number 8. The bridge was built as a key access point to the velodrome, which was part of Manchester's Olympic bid.

Tip by

15.6 km

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre Manchester

Highlight • Cafe

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre - with a velodrome, indoor BMX track, indoor cycling sessions, 12km of mountain bike trails outside, yoga sessions, a cafe and more it's fair to …

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18.7 km

Store Street Aqueduct

Lake

36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

13.5 km

2.81 km

2.06 km

1.43 km

634 m

233 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

7.30 km

6.41 km

5.13 km

2.39 km

1.74 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Portland Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from Mossley

Mossley Park

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Stalybridge

Stalybridge Town Centre Canal and Square

Portland Basin

Peak Forest Canal

Ashton Canal

National Cycling Centre Bridge

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre Manchester

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