Holme Valley is a region characterized by its dramatic countryside of hills and moorlands, transitioning from tranquil valleys to rugged terrain. Situated bordering the Dark Peak area of Derbyshire and within the Peak District National Park, it offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area's varied topography provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
The Holme Valley provides a wide array of outdoor activities, with…
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4.7
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339
hikers
2.56km
00:41
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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106
hikers
14.5km
04:10
340m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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87
hikers
17.1km
04:55
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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88
hikers
8.98km
02:37
240m
240m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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102
riders
55.1km
03:17
1,220m
1,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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77
riders
37.2km
02:04
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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74
riders
19.3km
00:53
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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64
riders
67.1km
03:26
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3
runners
4.54km
00:31
100m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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148
runners
15.8km
02:10
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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93
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10.8km
01:14
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

59
runners
12.7km
01:20
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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189
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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101
riders
41.8km
02:50
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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82
riders
46.6km
03:25
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

68
riders
62.1km
04:24
1,150m
1,150m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
riders
31.2km
02:31
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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49
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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34
riders
44.8km
04:08
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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42
riders
30.5km
02:19
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
hikers
7.30km
02:23
280m
280m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3
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13.2km
04:04
450m
450m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
14.9km
04:28
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
72.4km
04:49
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
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21.4km
01:43
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
18.8km
01:29
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
73.7km
04:55
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Holme Valley offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features varied terrain from tranquil valleys to rugged moorlands, providing options for different skill levels. More than 600 routes are available across these sports.
Holme Valley features numerous hiking routes, including sections of the Kirklees Way, Holme Valley Riverside Way, and Holme Valley Circular. For more options, explore the Hiking around Holme Valley guide. The region has over 240 hiking routes recorded on komoot.
Yes, Holme Valley offers several easy walking options. The Meltham Greenway is a flat, linear route along a disused railway line, suitable for leisurely strolls. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir also provides accessible walks. Find more options in the Easy hikes around Holme Valley guide.
Holme Valley is popular for road cycling, featuring quiet country lanes and challenging climbs like Holme Moss. The region hosts annual cycling events, indicating its suitability for cyclists. Discover routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Holme Valley guide, which lists nearly 100 routes.
Notable natural features include Holme Styes Reservoir, Upper Park Wood Nature Reserve with its panoramic views, and Bleaklow Head, a rugged moorland plateau. The region borders the Dark Peak area of Derbyshire and includes parts of the Peak District National Park, offering expansive natural beauty.
Holme Valley offers routes suitable for families, with options like the Meltham Greenway providing flat, accessible paths. The region's diverse terrain includes many intermediate and family-friendly routes. Specific family-friendly options can be found by filtering routes on komoot.
Yes, Holme Valley features accessible routes, such as the Blackmoorfoot Reservoir which is fully wheelchair accessible. The Meltham Greenway also provides a flat, linear path suitable for various users. Look for routes tagged as 'wheelchair_accessible' in the highlight categories.
Holme Valley is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The area boasts over 600 routes across various sports, which have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from users.
Komoot offers several guides for Holme Valley, including Hiking around Holme Valley, Easy hikes around Holme Valley, and Road Cycling Routes around Holme Valley. Guides are also available for Running, Touring Cycling, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, and Mountain Hikes.
Yes, Holme Valley's highlight categories include 'cafe' and 'pub', indicating that amenities are available near trails. Many routes pass through or near villages and towns where such facilities can be found for refreshments.
The official website for Holme Valley Camping is holmevalleycamping.com. For information regarding the Holme Valley Parish Council, their website is holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Holme Valley offers mountain biking opportunities, with off-road trails available for exploration. Guided mountain bike rides are also a feature of the area. The MTB Trails around Holme Valley guide lists over 30 routes for mountain biking.

