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North West England

Greater Manchester

The Rake Climb – Heart of the Ram loop from Bromley Cross

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

The Rake Climb – Heart of the Ram loop from Bromley Cross

Moderate

66

riders

The Rake Climb – Heart of the Ram loop from Bromley Cross

02:44

56.4km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.2 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.11 km

The Rake Climb

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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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2

10.2 km

The Whistlestop Sculpture, Ramsbottom

Highlight • Monument

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

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3

11.3 km

Village Store

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Hot drinks and take away food, open seven days.

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4

13.0 km

The Drop Off Café

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Great Cafe for cyclists and/or hikers. Bike racks out front with courtesy locks to ensure your pride and joy is safe while you enjoy your flat white and Eccles cake.

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5

28.2 km

Crown Point Summit & Singing Ringing Tree

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Crown Point on Crown Point Road features in the list of top road climbs of the UK. You climb 147m in 3km at an avergae gradient of 5%, reaching a …

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34.4 km

Whitewell Brook

Lake

7

35.7 km

Polocini Headquarters

Highlight • Cafe

Polocini headquarters. Great venue for Ride out start points and a great space. A road cyclists hangout haven!

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41.2 km

Horncliffe Wood

Forest

9

45.8 km

Heart of the Ram

Highlight • Pub

Some nice shops and restaurants and everything you need if your passing through

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B

56.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

26.4 km

1.31 km

809 m

314 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

2.61 km

247 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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