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North West England

Greater Manchester

Owd Betts Pub – Buckhurst Lodgeside loop from Limefield

North West England

Greater Manchester

Owd Betts Pub – Buckhurst Lodgeside loop from Limefield

Moderate

1

riders

Owd Betts Pub – Buckhurst Lodgeside loop from Limefield

01:00

14.2km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.85 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

3.66 km

Gravel Path to Knowll Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good way to reach Rochdale Rd and Knowll Hill from Heywood or Walmsley Golf Course. All Rideable

Tip by

2

4.38 km

Rural Singletrack Path Near Norden

Highlight • Cycleway

3

7.72 km

View of Ashworth Moor Reservoir and Turf Moor Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A680 moorland road from Rochdale in the southeast climbs up and over Ashworth Moor and past the reservoir and then over Turf Moor before droping back down towards Edenfield.
Great views and fun riding in either direction.

Tip by

4

8.15 km

Owd Betts Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Owd Betts is a historic pub located on Ashworth Moor with roots dating back to 1796. Originally named the Hare and Hounds, it was built by Richard and Mary Ashworth …

Tip by

5

9.16 km

Croston Close Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Starts as tarmac but soon turns to gravel

Tip by

6

10.00 km

Crosstons Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

lovely view up here, but be careful it's fast and bumpy.

Tip by

7

10.6 km

Buckhurst Lodgeside

Highlight • Rest Area

Now closed permanently unfortunately.

Tip by

8

13.7 km

Fast Descent

Highlight • Climb

fast decent, loose surface

Tip by

B

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.51 km

3.00 km

1.85 km

1.06 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

6.06 km

3.59 km

3.51 km

1.01 km

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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12°C

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