Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Holme Valley

Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

Moderate

5.0

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Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

02:52

55.5km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.70 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.76 km

Sinking Wood

Forest

10.3 km

Winscar Reservoir

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Winscar Reservoir was created in 1850 and sits just inside the Peak District National Park.

From here you can enjoy spectacular scenery and there is a tarmac path between the …

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10.7 km

Winscar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

great at sunset

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14.2 km

Larches Plantation

Forest

22.4 km

Rolling Downhill Road

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This is an epic road if you’re heading west! Lovely descents rolling along

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25.9 km

Green Moor Climb

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Challenging climb with great views at the top!

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32.9 km

Chew Valley

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It's cheese, on your bottom!

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40.7 km

Royd Moor Viewpoint

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

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43.1 km

Whitley Road Climb

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Great climb up Whitley Road over Whitley Common, past the wind turbines.

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47.4 km

View from the Highest Point near Holme Moss

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Great views from up on top of the hill

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55.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

10.3 km

2.59 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

7.11 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

10°C

7°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Brockholes

Winscar Reservoir

Winscar Reservoir

Rolling Downhill Road

Green Moor Climb

Chew Valley

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Whitley Road Climb

View from the Highest Point near Holme Moss

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