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[Closed] Mary Townley Loop - bivvy spots?

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Window of opportunity coming up for a couple of days riding and shakedown of bivvy kit.
Thinking train to Littleborough and doing a leisurely MTL clockwise with a bivvy on the northern edge somewhere.
Suggestions & thoughts?


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 6:45 pm
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I've bivvied at the top of the packhorse trail just up from The Shepherds Rest pub, going clockwise, a few times. Nice spot, not too far away from the road for a quick ride to work in the morning and far enough from Rochdale to not be risky.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 6:50 pm
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Ta - pub for food/beer before bivvy also a possibility 🙂


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 6:52 pm
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We've bivvied above Gorple Rocks: basically ride to the highest point between Hurstwood and Widdop reservoirs then turn down to the south and there's a few spots around here http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=392332&Y=432000&A=Y&Z=115 I've not been to the old ruins of Gorple farm itself but that's also a possibility and should have a water supply close by.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:05 pm
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Thanks Whitestone - two good options!


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 9:20 pm
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Gaddings is an option if you fancy a swim too - the quarry below it - and trail called Shropshire - are perfect.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 9:24 pm

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