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Slaithwaite village and canal – Blackmoorfoot Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Slaithwaite village and canal – Blackmoorfoot Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

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Slaithwaite village and canal – Blackmoorfoot Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

03:05

45.4km

690m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.5 km for 111 m

After 31.9 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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775 m

Slaithwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A pretty hill top reservoir in the equally pretty town of Slaithwaite. Fair warning, you will have to climb up from the town to get there but it really is worth it.

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1.26 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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14.9 km

Park Wood

Forest

24.0 km

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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27.7 km

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Highlight • Restaurant

Set in the heart of the iconic Yorkshire village, our new taproom is housed in a grand Victorian building hailing from 1844; originally built to house the London, City & …

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27.8 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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32.0 km

Sinking Wood

Forest

36.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

15.8 km

6.24 km

4.33 km

978 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

7.87 km

820 m

525 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

20°C

11°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Slaithwaite village and canal – Blackmoorfoot Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite Reservoir

Slaithwaite village and canal

Digley Reservoir

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Holmfirth town centre

Hinchliffe Farm Shop

Blackmoor Reservoir Woods

Blackmoorfoot Reservoir

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