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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · North West England

Great North Trail

In or near Calderbrook.

Great North Trail — a mtb trail in england north west.

The Summit public house - geograph.org.uk - 3091671

John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Littleborough · 2.7 km

About

Great North Trail is a mtb trail located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Great North Trail is a mountain biking trail located in North-West England. This extensive route offers diverse terrain, catering to various skill levels. Riders can expect scenic views and a mix of challenging paths and easier stretches. The trail is designed for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a cycling experience in a natural setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6661, -2.0823
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
OL15 9RQ
Parliamentary constituency
Rochdale
Nearest railway station
Littleborough2.7 km

Sources

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Calderbrook

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Where to eat & stay near Great North Trail

Places to stay

Pond near Rakewood - geograph.org.uk - 1693795📷 5

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Hollingworth Lake Caravan park

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Drinking Troughs in Mankinholes Hamlet - geograph.org.uk - 3943473📷 5

Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mankinholes Youth Hostel

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Driveway and footpath, Erringden - geograph.org.uk - 1866625📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Height Gate Farm

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Car Dealership - Water Street - geograph.org.uk - 2267280📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Roch Vale Caravan Park

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Hotels · North West England

Broadfield Park Hotel

Broadfield Park Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

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Water Company Boundary Stone at Rough Hey Top - geograph.org.uk - 8122003📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

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Places to eat & drink

Queen's Hotel📷 3

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Victorian postbox on West Street, Todmorden - geograph.org.uk - 5256613📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Weavers Arms Public House

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Corner of Reed Hill and Yorkshire Street - geograph.org.uk - 7251415📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Reed Hotel

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Toad Lane, Rochdale - geograph.org.uk - 8213465📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Baum

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Old Bridge Inn📷 3

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Bridge Inn

Old Bridge Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Ashworth Road, Approaching School Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1770904📷 5

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Egerton Arms

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Long drop Whelpstone Crag - geograph.org.uk - 1704605📷 5

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Long drop Whelpstone Crag - geograph.org.uk - 1704605📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North West England

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Whelpstone descent — a mtb trail in england north west.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Great North Trail?
Great North Trail is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL15 9RQ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is Great North Trail?
Great North Trail — a mtb trail in england north west.
How do I get to Great North Trail?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL15 9RQ.
Is Great North Trail a protected site?
Yes — Great North Trail is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Great North Trail?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL15 9RQ.