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Whitley Road Climb – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Elsecar

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

Whitley Road Climb – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Elsecar

Hard

15

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Whitley Road Climb – Royd Moor Viewpoint loop from Elsecar

04:36

84.4km

1,420m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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After 69.4 km for 416 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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8.53 km

Cliffe Common Wood

Forest

11.0 km

Mill Moor Plantation

Forest

28.7 km

Old Ironstone Pits

Archaeological Site

4

33.1 km

Emley Moor Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s a very tall tower

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5

33.2 km

Emley Moor Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Emley Moor Mast is a TV transmitter that is the tallest free standing tower in the UK. At 319m high (1047ft), it is taller than the Eiffel Tower. It provides …

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6

40.8 km

Climb to Fulstone

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Quiet road, nice little climb up the lane to Fulstone

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7

47.1 km

Holmfirth town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Good selection of cafes and take away food shops in a scenic town. Down side is that the town is surrounded by steep hills so any bike ride will require …

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8

56.7 km

View from the Highest Point near Holme Moss

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from up on top of the hill

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9

61.0 km

Whitley Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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10

63.5 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.

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11

71.5 km

Chew Valley

Highlight • River

It's cheese, on your bottom!

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84.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.4 km

9.36 km

2.46 km

2.42 km

1.53 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.7 km

21.1 km

516 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

98 %

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