Portland Basin to Newton Hall
Ashton-Under-Lyne
42 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 4.2 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres)
Route rating
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Starting point
Portland Basin Museum
1 Portland Place
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL7 0QA
Portland Basin
A history tour of the local area around Tameside. You will start at the Portland Basin and cycle along the Peak Forest Canal south to Hyde. The scenery is tranquil and relaxing, with a tree lined towpath and local wildlife flocking around.