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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley

Penistone

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

Moderate

5.0

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

01:28

31.6km

370m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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717 m

Penistone Market Square

Highlight • Monument

Classic south Yorkshire market town with a church and a pretty square. A few great coffee options depending on what you like, all of which are cycling friendly.

Tip by

863 m

Penistone Church Trig Point

Highlight • Other

12.2 km

Royd Moor Plantation

Forest

12.8 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

14.1 km

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

15.3 km

Whitley Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

4.11 km

1.32 km

1.29 km

548 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

755 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 25 June

33°C

16°C

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

Penistone Market Square

Penistone Church Trig Point

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Royd Moor Wind Farm

Whitley Road Climb

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