Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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4.19 km

Birkby Brow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Also known as Brier Wood, Birkby Brow is particularly beautiful in late spring and early summer, when a sea of bluebells are in full bloom.

Today the woodland offers peace …

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4.74 km

Cliff Wood

Forest

5.93 km

View of Emley Moor Mast

Highlight • Monument

6.45 km

Howley Hall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

All that remains of a once proud and grand Elizabethan country house. Today, the ruins are a nice little place for an explore or a cheeky scramble.

Built by Sir …

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10.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.88 km

2.76 km

352 m

318 m

308 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

2.46 km

2.21 km

963 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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