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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Holme Valley

Holmfirth loop to the South Pennines, the Colne Valley & the Peak District National Park

Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Holme Valley

Holmfirth loop to the South Pennines, the Colne Valley & the Peak District National Park

Hard

5.0

(3)

101

riders

Holmfirth loop to the South Pennines, the Colne Valley & the Peak District National Park

03:17

55.1km

1,220m

Road cycling

This difficult road cycling route, spanning 34.3 miles (55.1 km) with a significant 4008 feet (1222 metres) of elevation gain, offers a demanding ride through West Yorkshire. Expect rolling hills and expansive moorland, with dramatic views across the South Pennines and into the Peak District National Park. You'll encounter tranquil…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.9 km

Slaithwaite village and canal

Highlight • River

Apparently, it is the only village with a canal alongside the main street!
Commercial Hotel is recommended, located next to the main street (and canal) with a small sitting area …

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16.0 km

View of Colne Valley from Marsden Lane

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely road which, if cycling towards Marsden, runs through the forest in the northern end and opens up to beautiful views across the Colne Valley.

It's a …

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18.2 km

Bank Bottom Mill, Marsden

Highlight • Other

Marsden's history is in the production of woollen cloth. Bank Bottom Mill, which was operational until 2003, covered an area of 14 acres and is very recognisable to the south …

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18.6 km

Mount Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Don't look up as the climb just stares you in the face ! Once you're up on the top though, the descent into Diggle is top class

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22.3 km

Standedge Cutting

Highlight • Structure

The cutting here in the road was dug in 1839 to take the Wakefield to Austerlands Toll Road across the South Pennines. The area is part of the National Trust's …

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34.4 km

Holmfirth Road Climb (Dovestone Reservoir)

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Known locally as the “Isle of Skye” after a long-since closed pub. A long, steady, almost alpine-like climb. Nice views across Dovestones reservoir. There tend to be a lot of parked cars along the road on nice days.

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49.1 km

Digley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Digley Reservoir is a picturesque stretch of water that’s just within the boundary of the Peak District National Park. Situated below Bilberry Reservoir, Digley is nestled within a scenic landscape of woods, fields and moors.

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54.5 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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55.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

25.2 km

3.52 km

122 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

14.3 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

11 %

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Holmfirth loop to the South Pennines, the Colne Valley & the Peak District National Park

Slaithwaite village and canal

View of Colne Valley from Marsden Lane

Bank Bottom Mill, Marsden

Mount Road Climb

Standedge Cutting

Holmfirth Road Climb (Dovestone Reservoir)

Digley Reservoir

Holmfirth town centre

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