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View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

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United Kingdom

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Kirkburton

View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

Moderate

4.7

(11)

hikers

View of Castle Hill – Royd House Wood loop from Brockholes

02:22

7.90km

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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

Tip by

2.50 km

Stepping Stones and Waterfall Crossing

Highlight • Waterfall

3.28 km

Bench with a view over the Holme Valley

Highlight • Climb

3.96 km

View of the Pennine Hills and Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.16 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

7.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.47 km

1.15 km

837 m

658 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

2.17 km

1.93 km

565 m

427 m

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

21°C

13°C

0 %

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