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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Digley Reservoir – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Marsden

Routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Digley Reservoir – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Marsden

Hard

5.0

(2)

5

riders

View of Digley Reservoir – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Marsden

02:41

39.8km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.55 km

Butterley Reservoir and Spillway

Highlight • Structure

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

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2

2.49 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views, gravel path - worth a visit

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3

2.72 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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4

6.50 km

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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5

11.9 km

View of Digley Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the reservoir.

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6

13.1 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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7

17.7 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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8

35.4 km

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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39.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.78 km

7.60 km

6.83 km

3.42 km

3.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

10.1 km

9.30 km

3.84 km

656 m

153 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

19 %

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