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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley

Penistone

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

02:32

37.8km

570m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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717 m

Penistone Market Square

Highlight • Monument

Classic south Yorkshire market town with a church and a pretty square. A few great coffee options depending on what you like, all of which are cycling friendly.

Tip by

5.50 km

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from 1000 feet above sea level. 360 degree view over South/West Yorks and Peak district National park.

Tip by

6.76 km

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

8.58 km

Maythorne Cross

Highlight • Monument

Well hidden

Tip by

12.3 km

Flight Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely section of road for cycling.

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13.1 km

View North from Hade Edge with Emley Moor

Highlight • Other

21.9 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 …

Tip by

37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

9.65 km

3.83 km

1.46 km

709 m

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

8.24 km

650 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Holmfirth town centre loop from Penistone

Penistone Market Square

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Maythorne Cross

Flight Hill

View North from Hade Edge with Emley Moor

Holmfirth town centre

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