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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

Hard

5.0

(2)

42

riders

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

02:32

37.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

717 m

Penistone Market Square

Highlight • Monument

Classic south Yorkshire market town with a church and a pretty square. A few great coffee options depending on what you like, all of which are cycling friendly.

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2

5.50 km

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from 1000 feet above sea level. 360 degree view over South/West Yorks and Peak district National park.

Tip by

3

6.76 km

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

4

8.58 km

Maythorne Cross

Highlight • Monument

Well hidden

Tip by

5

12.3 km

Flight Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely section of road for cycling.

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6

13.1 km

View North from Hade Edge with Emley Moor

Highlight • Other

7

21.9 km

Holmfirth town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Good selection of cafes and take away food shops in a scenic town. Down side is that the town is surrounded by steep hills so any bike ride will require …

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B

37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

9.65 km

3.83 km

1.46 km

709 m

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

8.24 km

650 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 14 October

18°C

10°C

80 %

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