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North West England

Greater Manchester

Hollingworth Lake – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Hollingworth Lake – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Hollingworth Lake – Hollingworth Lake loop from Royton

01:39

27.0km

210m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.4 km for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.5 km

Cherry Tree Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent efficient cafe

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2

13.2 km

Waterside Café and Chips

Highlight • Cafe

3

14.8 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of cafe stops by the lake. A great place to stop for refreshments, before the monster climb to Craig Vale.

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4

14.8 km

Walls Amusements

Highlight • Structure

walls amusements is the only place that takes cash round here and iv known them to allow people to take their clean bikes in if they're on their own.

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5

16.0 km

Hollingworth Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop for refreshments

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6

18.8 km

The North Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Good Coffee Good section of snacks delicious John is cheer full host dog 🐕 friendly Cycles welcome

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7

22.6 km

Dunwood Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for lunch

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8

26.4 km

The Secret Sip

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe/bar. With bike racks out the back. Coffee and freshly made toasted sandwiches. Natural protein bars. Great selection of craft beers. Well worth a stop after or during those hilly Saddleworth climbs.

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B

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.85 km

4.11 km

2.11 km

1.52 km

704 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

3.38 km

1.14 km

583 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

47 %

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