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Horbury – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Horbury

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Horbury – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Horbury

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5.0

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Horbury – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Horbury

03:25

51.9km

730m

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: May 10, 2026

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Denby Grange Colliery Ponds

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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592 m

Horbury

Highlight • Bridge

Horbury is a quaint Yorkshire town with a rich industrial history and set in scenic surroundings. It is distinguished by its old architecture, predominantly stone buildings, churches, and quaint cottages. It is particularly noted for its famous town bridge that goes over the River Calder and the 18th-century churches of St Peter and St Leonard’s. In addition, it has trails and footpaths that are available for walkers and cyclists that run along the river and the adjoining Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal.

Tip by

1.30 km

10% Descent into Horbury Bridge

Highlight • Climb

Horbury Stanley ferry bottomboat leeds station

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2.33 km

Horbury Bridge – Home of Onward Christian Soldiers

Highlight • Historical Site

Home of Onward Christian Soldiers

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5.95 km

Woodland Gravel Trail

Highlight • Trail

flowing gravel trail though the woods

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27.0 km

Maythorne Cross

Highlight • Monument

Well hidden

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28.8 km

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

30.1 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

30.7 km

Royd Moor Plantation

Forest

37.9 km

View of Emley Moor Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

44.6 km

Bentley Spring

Forest

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

16.1 km

1.60 km

743 m

102 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

743 m

701 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

33°C

16°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Horbury – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Horbury

Horbury

10% Descent into Horbury Bridge

Horbury Bridge – Home of Onward Christian Soldiers

Woodland Gravel Trail

Maythorne Cross

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Royd Moor Viewpoint

View of Emley Moor Mast

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