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North West England

Peel Tower – The Rake Climb loop from St Paul

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Peel Tower – The Rake Climb loop from St Paul

Hard

3.0

(1)

17

riders

Peel Tower – The Rake Climb loop from St Paul

02:08

28.5km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.38 km for 14 m

After 16.8 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.26 km

Woodland Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

2

8.19 km

Helmshore Viaduct on National Cycle Route 6 (NCN 6)

Highlight • Bridge

Good tarmac there is no mud

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3

13.5 km

Peel Tower and Moor Road Gravel Route

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Fast and flowy, not too bumpy.

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4

14.4 km

Peel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1852 this monument was erected in tribute to Sir Robert Peel; founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
The tower opens around once a month when …

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5

14.4 km

Gravel path to Peel Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good surface to climb, easy descending and watch for walkers.

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6

15.7 km

The Rake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Rake is a classic short and steep hill climb. It's been used in the British Hill Climbing championships three times and has also featured in the Tour of Britain. …

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7

16.7 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

get in the small chainring.. it's all up from here!!!!!

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8

20.2 km

Irwell Vale Halt

Highlight • Settlement

23.5 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

8.45 km

4.47 km

4.42 km

1.01 km

791 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

9.21 km

4.82 km

2.12 km

298 m

274 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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