The Top 20 Attractions around Kirklees
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Kirklees. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kirklees is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Black Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …
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Wessenden Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
One of four reservoirs in the Wessenden Valley, this is a beautiful spot and a great objective for a hike. Constructed in 1836, it was built to supply water to …
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Holme Moss Summit Climb from Holmbridge
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
More like a long drag of a French alpine climb, this one makes no secret of its length, as right from the outset you'll be able to spot the ever …
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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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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 …
Commercial Hotel is recommended, located next to the main street (and canal) with a small sitting area …
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Butterley Reservoir and Spillway
Highlight • Structure
Butterley Reservoir was first built in 1794 to provide water for the Cromford Canal, and today is a peaceful spot outside of Marsden.
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Spen Valley Greenway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Spen Valley Greenway is a green corridor with wonderful moorland views that will take you out into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It’s a short and gentle cycle which is …
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Holmfirth town centre
Highlight • Historical Site
Holmfirth is the home of the long running TV series Last of the Summer Wine which ran from 1973 all the way to 2010.
It's easy to see why it …
It's easy to see why it …
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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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Blakeley Reservoir
Highlight • Natural Monument
A beautiful area for the fanily
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