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Harden Moss Climb – Butterley Reservoir loop from Marsden

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Harden Moss Climb – Butterley Reservoir loop from Marsden

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5.0

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Harden Moss Climb – Butterley Reservoir loop from Marsden

04:17

47.5km

1,210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Marsden Moor – Mount Road

Highlight • Natural

3.84 km

Standedge Road Cutting

Nature Reserve

14.9 km

Rigodunum Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

15.9 km

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A steep downhill (or uphill from the opposite side) with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Castleshaw reservoirs.

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20.1 km

Long Mixed Surface Downhill Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

narrow in places, but very little pedalling required

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26.2 km

Butterley Reservoir and Spillway

Highlight • Structure

On awe of the beauty of this....satisfaction guaranteed!!

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27.3 km

Pennine Bridleway Descent to Marsden

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fast and easy descending on the well laid track of the Pennine Bridleay

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33.6 km

Harden Moss Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Test your climbing skills on this steep and loose ascent. A well drained track takes you all the way to the top of Harden Moss giving excellent views of Meltham far below.

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41.3 km

Pennine Way Trail, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great flow-y track to begin with, then gets abit technical in places - finishes off with a nice fire type road down into Marsden. Definitely worth it to go down, rather than up!

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45.3 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views, gravel path - worth a visit

Tip by

47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

14.9 km

7.47 km

6.96 km

1.84 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

17.9 km

12.8 km

6.21 km

6.04 km

4.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

26°C

15°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Harden Moss Climb – Butterley Reservoir loop from Marsden

Marsden Moor – Mount Road

View of Castleshaw Reservoirs from Low Gate Lane

Long Mixed Surface Downhill Track

Butterley Reservoir and Spillway

Pennine Bridleway Descent to Marsden

Harden Moss Climb

Pennine Way Trail, Peak District National Park

Butterley Reservoir

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