Lower Gorple Reservoir Descent – Muddy Bike Trail loop from Blackshaw
Lower Gorple Reservoir Descent – Muddy Bike Trail loop from Blackshaw
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Lower Gorple Reservoir Descent – Muddy Bike Trail loop from Blackshaw
02:28
26.2km
650m
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 21, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 17.4 km for 195 m
After 18.1 km for 265 m
After 23.1 km for 83 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
7.13 km
View of Lower Gorple Reservoir from Standing Stone Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.66 km
Lower Gorple Reservoir Descent
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Tip by
9.08 km
Track to Gorple Lower Reservoir
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
18.9 km
Ruins of the Church of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
20.9 km
Zig Zags
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
25.9 km
Muddy Bike Trail
Highlight • MTB Park
26.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.4 km
5.65 km
3.08 km
2.52 km
572 m
Surfaces
10.5 km
5.62 km
4.85 km
2.22 km
1.99 km
120 m
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Lowest point (140 m)
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6°C
64 %
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