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Greater Manchester

Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Moston

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Moston

Moderate

4.9

(7)

60

riders

Portland Basin – Marple Aqueduct loop from Moston

03:12

44.7km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.4 km for 153 m

After 19.6 km for 59 m

After 22.4 km for 143 m

After 25.3 km for 59 m

After 28.0 km for 113 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.30 km

Crime Lake

Lake

2

5.66 km

Daisy Nook Country Park Pirate Ship Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

3

9.22 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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4

9.25 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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5

9.74 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

6

16.6 km

Woodley Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

long dark and very low walking through is the safest option (cyclist dismount sign)

Tip by

7

20.2 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

Tip by

8

21.1 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

Tip by

9

21.4 km

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Peak Forest Canal is a 14.8-mile narrow waterway in northern England that winds through the stunning landscapes to the edge of the Peak District.

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B

44.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

9.54 km

8.89 km

6.56 km

2.69 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

9.55 km

7.83 km

5.44 km

1.93 km

659 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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