Tuesday 20th August 2024 10:30am

Starting from - We start at a small car park on Dobcross New Road.
What3words - ///appeal.chess.wriggled
Post code - OL3 5NP
The car park is at the entrance to the New Bank garden centre DONT park on their car park. You will see this free small car park as you turn in for the garden centre, it runs right next to Dobcross New Road.

If you are early the Limekiln cafe is at the junction of Dobcross New Road and the A670. OL3 5NS, OL3 5NP

This MTB North West ride is open for anyone to join

  • 13.2 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 3 hr
  • Mountain bike
  • Oldham
  • Adults 16+ only

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

Starting point




Greater Manchester
OL3 5NP

A classic mountain bike route taking in Dobcross, Diggle, Dovestones and Uppermill. We do go up quite high so expect any weather 530m of climbing, 13 miles. Some great little descents as well.

Route rating

5 stars (1) Reviews

This is a classic MTB ride that has been around for years. I first rode it about 10 years ago. It starts from Dobcross and we do go past Diggle, hence the name. I would describe it as a blue grade technical wise for MTB. But it is hilly. So although it's suitable for a regular cyclist to have a go it's certainly not suitable for a beginner cyclist.

Quite a lot, 60 % traffic free. But it is a mountain bike route so some rough unsurfaced tracks. On road for some of it but predominantly quiet country lanes.

There are some scenic views for photos. We do also go round Dovestones reservoir. No food stops planned en-route as it isn't a long ride. But very close to where we park is the Limekiln cafe on the canal. So I suggest if we want we can go there at the end of the ride. It will also be open at 9am if you are early.

As usual no helmet, no ride. Mountain bikes only. Inner tubes that fit your bike. I am not a mechanic so please make sure your bike us in good working order.

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7 ride participants

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