National and Regional Cycle Routes

Trans Pennine Trail (National Cycle Route 62)

The Trans Pennine Trail is a national coast-to-coast route providing a largely traffic free route for walking and cycling with many sections available for horse riders. Much of it suitable for families and people with disabilities.

The length of the route is 213 miles (344km) running from Southport to Hornsea. While there are people who walk or ride the whole length, most users are local and make shorter journeys. The trail provides a safer route to access recreational areas and, as it passes through or near many Manchester district centres, offers a healthier travel option.

Within Tameside the Trans Pennine Trail for cyclists starts from Reddish Vale at the Stockport/Denton boundary following the river Tame through Denton and using part of a disused railway line in Hyde Godley, and has been designated and signed for horse riding and cyclists. The route leaves the Godley Trail and turns to Green Lane (temporary route) which brings you to the A560 follow signs. From Chain Bar Lane cycle through Hurst Clough to Broadbottom Road. The route follows Broadbottom Road which changes to Mottram Road. This takes you to the Tameside boundary with Derbyshire.

For further information on the Trans Pennine Trail  contact: transpenninetrail@barnsley.gov.uk