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North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Reddish North

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Reddish North

Moderate

4.9

(9)

92

riders

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Reddish North

02:57

40.3km

230m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.3 km for 153 m

After 17.5 km for 59 m

After 22.8 km for 59 m

After 25.9 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.48 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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2

7.12 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

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3

7.14 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

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4

7.64 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

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5

18.1 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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6

19.0 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

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7

19.3 km

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Peak Forest Canal is a 14.8-mile narrow waterway in northern England that winds through the stunning landscapes to the edge of the Peak District.

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8

19.7 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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B

40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

10.9 km

7.92 km

3.80 km

1.10 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

10.6 km

5.13 km

4.07 km

2.63 km

736 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

82 %

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