Mountain bike trails · North West England
Great North Trail
In or near Calderbrook.
Great North Trail — a mtb trail in england north west.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6661, -2.0823
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL15 9RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Littleborough — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: r9987077 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Snoddle Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km

Steanor Bottom Toll House
Historic houses · 1.0 km

Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km

Rain Stone
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km

Rochdale Canal Benthouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km

Calderbrook
Towns & cities · 1.9 km

Rochdale Canal Stone House Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km

Rochdale Canal Lock No 46 And Windy Bank Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km

Lane Bottom Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km

Stubley Cross Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Windy Bank
Historic houses · 2.2 km

Stormer Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Nearby
Mountains & hills · North West England
Snoddle Hill
Snoddle Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Steanor Bottom Toll House
Steanor Bottom Toll House — house in Todmorden, Calderdale, England, UK.
Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · North West England
Rain Stone
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Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Benthouse Bridge
Rochdale Canal Benthouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Calderbrook
Calderbrook — village in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Places to eat & drink
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Queen's Hotel
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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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Old Bridge Inn
Old Bridge Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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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.