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View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

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Yorkshire And The Humber

View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

Moderate

4.8

(13)

26

hikers

View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

02:22

7.89km

250m

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: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.17 km

Packhorse Trail from Honley to Farnley Tyas

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Really slipperry after heavy rain but a really nice route from Honley up to Farnley Tyas

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2

2.50 km

Stepping Stones and Waterfall Crossing

Highlight • Waterfall

3

3.28 km

Bench with a view over the Holme Valley

Highlight • Climb

4

3.96 km

View of Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

5

4.77 km

View from Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

6

5.45 km

View of the Pennine Hills and Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

7.15 km

Royd House Wood

Highlight • Forest

8

7.46 km

View of Castle Hill (Victoria Tower)

Highlight • Historical Site

From this point you have a fantastic uninterrupted view of Castle Hill, also known as Victoria Tower, which was built for Queen Victoria in the 1800s. There’s a bench where you can sit back and enjoy the scenery.

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B

7.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.35 km

1.25 km

816 m

710 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

2.20 km

2.07 km

536 m

437 m

316 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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