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THE MARY TOWNELEY LOOP
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PART OF THE 'NATIONAL BRIDLEWAY NETWORK'
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FROM MIDDLETON TOP, HIGH PEAKS
TO BYRNESS IN
NORTHUMBERLAND
330KM / 206 MILES 'DUE FOR COMPLETION BY 2008/9 |
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P E N N I N E
N A T I O N A L B R I D L E W A Y
THE 'MARY TOWNELEY LOOP SECTION'
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The info:
 The Mary Towneley Loop is an ideal short break destination for
you fellow mountain bikers. The route takes you on a journey
through the South Pennines, you will encounter open moorland and
hidden reservoirs, ancient packhorse tracks sweeping into
valleys with grit stone walls, mill chimneys and canals offering
a glimpse of past histories.
Right that's enough of all
that chit-chat, the trailfinders at Bicyclemania have
wetted your appetite for some long distance riding. |
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~ Distance ~
75 km - 47 miles.
~ Time ~
1/2 Days to bike around, can be ridden in a day if you are fast
& fit.
The 70 mile - 113 km between Middleton Top & the Mary Towneley
Loop takes about 2/4 days, depending on fitness.
~ How hard is it ? ~
Good biking for the fit & prepared - rugged & strenuous in
places - front or full suspension is recommended - some sections
have lots of gates - drainage gullies on downhill sections too.
~ Terrain ~
Good surface on tracks, newly created paths & some quite roads.
User friendly gates, specially designed crossings at main roads,
clear signposting. Some steep sections. Some areas can be well
boggy after rain. |
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The Mary Towneley Loop map: |
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Click - on to see the full
route, allow time to download. |
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~ Start Points ~
Circular route anywhere convenient.
We recommend going around
the Mary Towneley Loop in a clock-wise direction.
~ Access ~
There are a small number of car parks along the route.
Closest station is Hebden Bridge.
~ Cycle shops ~
Todmorden: Broadley: Rochdale: Burnley.
~ Tourist info centres ~
Rochdale: Todmorden: Hebden Bridge:
~ Pubs ~
Loads, & plenty on the route.
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Mary Towneley Loop Info
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The following O.S. maps will
help assist you on the Towneley Loop: |
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Explorer Map |
Map No. |
Title |
| 1:25,000 |
OL21 |
South
Pennines |
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Explorer Map |
Map No. |
Title |
| 1:50,000 |
103 |
Blackburn
& Burnley |
| 1:50,000 |
109 |
Manchester
Bolton & Warrington |
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The Pennine Bridleway National
Trails: |
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Click - on to see the full
route, allow time to download. |
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Pub |
Nearest Village |
Telephone |
Grid Ref |
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Hargreaves Arms
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Lumb |
01706 215523 |
836 248 |
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The Summit Inn
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Summit |
01706 378011 |
946 188 |
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King William IV
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Shore |
01706 372265 |
927 171 |
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The Hare & Hounds
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Wardle |
01706 372877 |
01706 372877 |
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The Ram Inn |
Holme in Cliviger
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01282 418921 |
875 285 |
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Bay Horse Inn |
Worsthorne |
01282 437494 |
875 323 |
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The Crooked Billet Inn
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Worsthorne |
01282 429040 |
01282 429040 |
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Pack Horse Inn
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Widdop |
01422 842803 |
952 316 |
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The New Delight Inn
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Blackshaw Head
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01422 846178 |
964 283 |
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Fox and Goose |
Heptonstall |
01422 842649 |
986 273 |
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White Lion Hotel
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Hebden Bridge |
01422 842197 |
992 272 |
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Top Brink Inn |
Lumbutts |
01706 812696 |
956 235 |
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The Shepherds Rest Inn
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Nr Todmorden |
01706 813437 |
954 232 |
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Edge End Moor
heading towards Stoodley Pike
A typical section
on the Towneley trail
Thumbnailed pictures
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