Birkby Brow Wood – Howley Hall Ruins loop from Morley
Birkby Brow Wood – Howley Hall Ruins loop from Morley
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Birkby Brow Wood – Howley Hall Ruins loop from Morley
02:53
10.6km
150m
Hiking
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: April 22, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.19 km
Birkby Brow Wood
Highlight • Forest
Today the woodland offers peace and seclusion, but it was not always so. In the late 19th century the resident militia used to use the woodland as an arena to pracise their rifle skills.
Tip by
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
Built by Sir John Savile towards the end of the 16th century, the house passed from the Savile family to the Brudenell family, though the latter showed little interest in its inhabitation or upkeep. To save on maintenance, the house was demolished using gunpowder in the early 18th century.
Tip by
10.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.99 km
2.88 km
2.76 km
352 m
318 m
308 m
Surfaces
4.57 km
2.46 km
2.21 km
963 m
400 m
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Elevation
Highest point (180 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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