Royd Moor Viewpoint – Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture loop from Emley

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture loop from Emley

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture loop from Emley

02:54

43.6km

670m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Thorncliffe Farm Shop and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe wih good teacakes. Gets busy on a weekend though.

Tip by

2.12 km

Emley Moor Mast Trig Point

Highlight • Other

It is the tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom and 24th-tallest tower in the world.

Tip by

2.52 km

Emley Moor Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

2.56 km

View of Emley Moor Mast

Highlight • Monument

Great Viewpoint

Tip by

15.8 km

Royd Moor Plantation

Forest

16.4 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

19.0 km

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Fun bike art - sculpture

Tip by

23.8 km

Larches Plantation

Forest

28.5 km

View North from Hade Edge with Emley Moor

Highlight • Other

29.3 km

Flight Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely section of road for cycling.

Tip by

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

2.20 km

1.19 km

629 m

329 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

4.32 km

163 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

84 %

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture loop from Emley

Thorncliffe Farm Shop and Tea Room

Emley Moor Mast Trig Point

Emley Moor Transmitting Station

View of Emley Moor Mast

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

View North from Hade Edge with Emley Moor

Flight Hill

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