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This is a high pressure ride from Saddleworth to New Mills. The start is easily access from M62 junction 22 with free all-day parking by the leisure centre. If arriving by train, Greenfield Station has connections to Manchester and Leeds. TransPennine Trains allow a limited number of bikes on trains which they insist must be pre-booked.
The millennium walkway
at New Mills
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The outward journey is through Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley and Dukinfield, with a climb up Joel Lane to Werneth Low which has fine views on a clear day. The return to Saddleworth goes over Mellor Moor and Ludworth Moor before dropping to the River Etherow at Broadbottom. The route includes a climb up the notorious Gorsey Brow, but a glance at the map will indicate an easier way to Mottram if you're not up to that challenge.
The Perm can be ridden in either direction, without needing to amend the eBrevet. That will give you a challenging climb of Cowlishaw Brow from Compstall. although the GPX file and route sheet downloads only give the anticlockwise version.
You can also customise the
e-Brevet app
to allow you to start/finish anywhere on the route.
The Torrs is a deep gorge underneath New Mills and is well worth a quick stroll. The Millennium Walkway is a spectacular construction, hugging the huge retaining wall below the Station before running along the River Goyt.
Crossing the Etherow at Broadbottom
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If you like this ride, you may wish to try another of these Perms from Uppermill.
Perms are also available with starts from
Dean Row
,
Poynton
and
Stalybridge
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