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Castle Hill Tower – Royd House Wood loop from Honley

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Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Holme Valley

Castle Hill Tower – Royd House Wood loop from Honley

Moderate

4.6

(7)

hikers

Castle Hill Tower – Royd House Wood loop from Honley

02:48

9.54km

270m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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945 m

Bench with a view over the Holme Valley

Highlight • Climb

3.10 km

Castle Hill Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic hill top site with panoramic views. The Victoria Tower celebrates Queen Victoria's reign and the elevation at the top of the tower is 1000 feet. Popular location for kite flying

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4.31 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.

Tip by

7.32 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

Tip by

7.75 km

West Wood

Forest

9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

2.54 km

2.10 km

1.22 km

909 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.03 km

1.87 km

1.79 km

704 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

9°C

37 %

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Castle Hill Tower – Royd House Wood loop from Honley

Honley Station

Bench with a view over the Holme Valley

View from Castle Hill

Castle Hill Tower

Castle Hill Tower

Royd House Wood

View of Castle Hill (Victoria Tower)

Packhorse Trail from Honley to Farnley Tyas

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