| Cycle Route Details | |
| Route Name | Whitworth to Watergrove Circular |
| Distance(miles) | 18.68 |
| Duration(hh:mm) | 01:48 |
| Difficulty | 6/10 |
| Cycle Route Location | |
| Country | England |
| Town/City | Rochdale |
| County/Region | Greater Manchester |
| Start Location | Union Street, Whitworth |
| End Location | Union Street, Whitworth |
| Cycle Steps | |
| 1. Starting at the Dog & Partridge pub in Union Street, Whitworth, this is quite a tough route, depending which way round you go. About 2 miles on-road riding, mixed up with some grassy trails and hardpack. A good scenic run out, with some tough climbs up Brown Wardle and Middle Hill with a couple of lengthy descents into Walsden and Watergrove Reservoir. Easiest route is up Whitworth Rake and follow path to drop into Walsden. All route is road marked or bridleway signposted. | |
| Landmarks/Sites to see? | |
| Good views of Blackstone Edge and Whitworth. Closest bike shop is Chris Paulsons in Rochdale on Halifax Rd. |
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