This rolling ride over Scammonden Moor is an exposed circular route, often with strong headwinds even on a good day.
Start with a gradual climb towards Lancashire before making a sharp right turn towards Scammonden Reservoir, built in 1965 and which eventually submerged Dean Head village, to your left as you cross the valley after a steep and twisting descent. A long, steady climb with some brief, steep sections of 12-13% winds out of the valley to return you to your starting point.