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Yorkshire And The Humber

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Descent loop from Hebden Bridge

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Descent loop from Hebden Bridge

Hard

5.0

(3)

70

riders

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Descent loop from Hebden Bridge

02:59

41.9km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.81 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.85 km

View of Hebden Bridge from the Cemetery

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over Hebden Bridge. Worth the climb

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2

2.59 km

Ruins of the Church of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall

Highlight • Religious Site

These mystical ruins are at the heart of Heptonstall, one of the Pennines’ most historic villages. At the centre of the village are the ruins of the Church of St Thomas a' Becket built between 1256 and 1260. Here you will also find the grave of Sylvia Plath, the legendary American poet, novelist, and short-story writer.

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3

6.52 km

Blackshaw Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good hard climb but we'll worth it for the views. Not the best place to be on a wet and windy day though, it's rather exposed

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4

11.8 km

Pennine Cycle Way Yorkshire–Lancashire Border

Highlight • Cycleway

High on the moors is the boundary between Yorkshire and Lancashire marked with a commemorative stone for the Pennine Cycleway. Nice views across the moors but can be windy.

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18.2 km

Ormerod Wood

Forest

6

26.3 km

View of Briercliffe

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

31.3 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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8

31.8 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

9

41.1 km

Lanterns Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Veggie/Vegan café with a menu for everyone. Very nice coffee. Multi Stove fire to sit around on a cold day.

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B

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

1.01 km

892 m

784 m

307 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

3.67 km

1.00 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 22 May

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12 %

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