Bodkin Lane – Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail loop from Mytholmroyd

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Bodkin Lane – Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail loop from Mytholmroyd

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Bodkin Lane – Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail loop from Mytholmroyd

04:00

52.5km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 106 m for 12 m

After 52.4 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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270 m

Start of the Oliver Collinge Climb (Cragg Vale)

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This point marks the start of what is claimed to be England's longest continual road ascent. It's not that steep (ave gradient 3%) but climbs 968 feet (295 m) in …

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8.41 km

Nook

Ruins

12.3 km

Bodkin Lane

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Make sure your brakes work for this one!

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18.4 km

Ponden Reservoir

Lake

24.7 km

View of the Lancashire Moors on the Pennine Bridleway

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Great moment to take a break and soak in the views

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30.0 km

Pennine Bridleway Climb Near M.T. Long and M.T. Trough

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Starts off with a fairly testing climb with switchbacks then goes into a downhill section eventually.

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30.1 km

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

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Incredible gravel riding along here, with twisting turning singletrack and loose gravel climbs, a real treat!

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32.9 km

Switchbacks on the Mary Towneley Loop

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Get ready for some cracking switchbacks - you are going to need those legs.

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34.4 km

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail

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Long drag over the hill but good for the soul.

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36.3 km

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

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Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

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52.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

15.5 km

6.01 km

4.39 km

2.03 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

20.2 km

5.46 km

5.45 km

308 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2026

Did this yesterday. Enjoyed it a lot. Hard yards at times. No "right" bike.

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Bodkin Lane – Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail loop from Mytholmroyd

Start of the Oliver Collinge Climb (Cragg Vale)

Bodkin Lane

View of the Lancashire Moors on the Pennine Bridleway

Pennine Bridleway Climb Near M.T. Long and M.T. Trough

Pennine Bridleway South of Colne

Switchbacks on the Mary Towneley Loop

Pennine Bridleway Rocky Trail

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

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