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Manchester Standedge Disused Rail Tunnel Cycle Route



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Cycle Route Details
Route NameManchester Standedge Disused Rail Tunnel
Distance : miles (km)40.28  (64.82)
Duration(hh:mm)04:00
Difficulty
Posted ByJ Bloggs
Calories Burned1631.34 kcal
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Cycle Route Location
CountryEngland
Town/CityManchester
County/RegionGreater Manchester
Start LocationManchester City Centre
End LocationMarsden
Cycle Steps
Head up the canals till you get to Diggle. Post Bike underneath railings at Standedge Rail Tunnel (disused since 1894). Ride 3 miles in darkness (really cool - explore if you dare). Post Bike back through railings at other end of tunnel. Ride over the tunnels on way back - it's about 2 miles of up hill (there's a pub half way). Ride down the other side (remember to use your brakes!!). Take the canals back to Manchester.
Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see?
There is a pub on the canal side called Roaches Lock (about half way to Diggle).
At Ashton you are forced to leave the canal side at ASDA, but you rejoin on other side of road.
Near By Cycle Shops
Halfords
Cycling Clubs located in this region
Bolton Clarion
Greater Manchester Cycling Club
Middleton Cycling Club
Seamons CC
The Tribe MBC
Wythenshawe Hospital Cycling Club
Your comments?
posted by:mr_calderaRating : difficult :
Not to be a party pooper or anything but using the tunnel is illegal as it's not a public right of way.

if you fancy a ride out over to marsden consider going over the road route in the opposite direction, then maybe come back via meltham and the holmfirth/greenfield road, it's about an extra 10-12 miles but exceptional scenery and good roads.


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