Delph Donkey Line – Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway) loop from Greenfield

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Delph Donkey Line – Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway) loop from Greenfield

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Delph Donkey Line – Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway) loop from Greenfield

02:25

28.6km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.08 km

Brownhill Nature Garden

Nature Reserve

5.48 km

Delph Donkey Line

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel traffic free route

Tip by

6.83 km

Crumbles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to rest achy legs and get refreshments

Tip by

11.9 km

Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some grueling uphills, good place for a rest if passing through as part of a loop

Tip by

14.8 km

Dowry Castle

Ruins

16.6 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A steep downhill (or uphill from the opposite side) with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Castleshaw reservoirs.

Tip by

17.7 km

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

Highlight • Lake

Lovely views and plenty of wildlife and trails for bikes and hikes

Tip by

20.0 km

View Across Saddleworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.6 km

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

Highlight • Trail

27.3 km

The Old Cobblers

Highlight • Cafe

Nice pit stop achy legs and refreshments

Tip by

28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.95 km

6.45 km

3.23 km

974 m

171 m

123 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.78 km

6.72 km

2.47 km

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

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Delph Donkey Line – Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway) loop from Greenfield

Delph Donkey Line

Crumbles Café

Reservoir Trail

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Castleshaw Reservoir — Top Bank

View Across Saddleworth

Boat Lane (Pennine Bridleway)

The Old Cobblers

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