Manchester
68 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 6.2 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres)
Route rating
3.5 stars
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Starting point

Bardsley Car Park, West side of Oldham Road (A627)
Bardsley Bridge
Manchester
Lancashire
OL7 9RR

Medlock Valley

This is a great chance to explore a little used part of the Medlock Valley Country Park.  The route starts at Bardsley on the Ashton/Oldham boarder and follows the now disused Manchester to Ashton Under Lyne canal. After passing through Daisy Nook you will pick up the Hollinwood branch of the canal, with a spectacular ride across the M60 motorway to Droylsden, before looping round to rejoin the canal for the return ride. A fabulous opportunity to ride in a breathtaking part of the Medlock Valley Country Park with stunning views across the valley to the village of Woodhouses.