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North West England

Healey Dell Viaduct – Newchurch Tunnels loop from Rawtenstall

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Healey Dell Viaduct – Newchurch Tunnels loop from Rawtenstall

Moderate

5.0

(5)

30

riders

Healey Dell Viaduct – Newchurch Tunnels loop from Rawtenstall

02:10

31.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 272 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

14.4 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Secluded pump track on the edge of the trail is a real treat - some great ramps!

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2

16.0 km

Fairy Bridge and Waterfall, Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

There was once two bridges, but a recent river swell swept it away. You can also see an hidden waterfall to the right of the bridge if you walk a few yards further.

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3

16.1 km

Healey Dell Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1867 for the Rochdale to Bacup railway line, Healey Dell Viaduct is a wonderful structure. Each of its eight arches has a 26-foot (7.9 m) span and it …

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4

16.2 km

Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

23.9 km

New Line

Lake

6

27.1 km

Stacksteads Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice cycle path that runs next to the main road

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7

27.8 km

Newchurch Tunnels

Highlight • Trail

Cycle route that misses out what can be a busy road through the valley.

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B

31.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

7.08 km

3.24 km

2.75 km

2.62 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

19.0 km

7.19 km

2.65 km

2.21 km

424 m

138 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Friday 22 May

18°C

11°C

17 %

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