Railway Page

*Pictures and infomation on railway lines that we have cycled on.*	*Page Added*
*Knowsley Street Station*	February 2009
*Heap Bridge Spur*	February 2009
*Bury to Bolton*	February 2009
*Bacup to Rochdale (Newline)*	March 2007
*Bacup to Rawtenstall*	March 2007
*Ashton to Oldham (Via Park Bridge)*	January 2007
*Hooley Hill - Audenshaw, Tameside*	January 2007
Redbank Carriage Sidings	January 2006
Bolton (Great Moor St) to Eccles	September 2006
Stubbins to Helmshore	August 2006
Kearsley Spur (back via Bolton)	July 2006
Radcliffe to Clifton	March 2006
*Bradley Fold to Radcliffe Line + Bury Spur*	March 2006
Reddish Depot	April 2006
Holcombe Brook Branch line	February 2006
Daubhill & Plodder Lane	January 2006
Elton Gas Works Branch Line	October 2005
Crewe Works Open Day Pictures	September 2005
Tiviot Dale Station	May 2005

If anyone has old pictures of how any of the above railway used to be please email them to us and we will do are best to put them on the site. Please send your pictures and your name to railway@bikerides.dsracing.me.uk

*Cycle Routes on old Railway Lines*
Godley Junction, Hyde. This disused railway was once a vital artery to the Woodhead route. It allowed a connection from the Woodhead route to Warrington and Liverpool, via the CLC line through Stockport (Tiviot Dale). The link line was closed around the early 1980s when the Woodhead route closed. Since it has been converted in to a cycle and pathway. To make a full ride of it I took the Manchester to Ashton canal and the Peak forest canal to get to the start of the link at Gee Cross. A plesent ride, there is a lot of industrial heritage to been seen and there are also some pleasent views.	Click Here - for a full description of the route as it is today, including pictures and a map. We hope you are able to cycle this route.	Page added 5th June 2005.
The Fallowfield Loop Now converted in to dedicated cycle route and walk way. Very clearly marked and signposted. This is a great route for all weather riding and is also away from busy roads. Approximately 12 miles round trip from Debdale Park. Fully paved route with only a small section of road riding. Most of the route is in a cutting. It was originally a rail link to the Woodhead route to Sheffield from the West side of Manchester and the old Central station.	Click Here - for a full description of the route as it is today, including pictures and a map. We hope you are able to cycle this route.	Page updated with new pictures and information, May 2005.
The Deadline - Reddish Vale, Stockport A cycle route starting from Houldsworth Sq, Reddish. Going via the Reddish Vale visitor centre, taking the old railway line to Stockport (now converted in to pathway), and back through the roads of Brinnington. Approximately 8-9 miles round trip. This is an easy ride with one big incline, the paths are well maintained, but can be muddy when wet. Some road riding. Great views across the Tame valley in Reddish. Also some original railway infrastructure visable and ridable.	Click Here - for the route, this includes a map, pictures and a description of the route.	Page updated early February 2005
The Fallowfield Loop 2 The North end of the Fallowfield loop - where the line met the Woodhead route. This part of the route has been filled in and a small cycle route has been built. We found some original railway infrastructure in this area.	Click Here - for pictures and a description of the route.	Page updated 19th June 2005.