High Hoyland is a village situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England, offering a compelling destination for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its rural charm and elevated position, providing undulating terrain and panoramic views across the valley. Its landscape composition, including historic bridleways and scenic roads, makes it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
High Hoyland offers 7 routes across several…
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8
hikers
5.02km
01:20
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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224
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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130
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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125
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
riders
62.2km
02:58
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

40
riders
34.9km
01:43
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

26
riders
39.7km
01:57
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

18
riders
118km
05:30
730m
730m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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59
runners
12.2km
01:19
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.58km
00:35
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.8km
01:09
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
35.2km
02:08
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
57.3km
03:37
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
44.0km
03:23
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
36.2km
02:14
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
33.2km
02:34
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
29.1km
02:10
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
35.9km
02:44
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
riders
50.3km
03:00
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
riders
55.3km
03:19
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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25
riders
37.0km
02:24
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
60.7km
03:55
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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High Hoyland offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, gravel biking, and touring cycling. The area features 7 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 34,000 visitors.
High Hoyland provides hiking opportunities with 6 dedicated hiking routes. The terrain is characterized by undulating hills and historic bridleways, offering panoramic views. More information can be found in the Hiking around High Hoyland guide.
High Hoyland is known for its scenic road cycling routes, which often include loops around local reservoirs like Winscar and Ingbirchworth. These routes feature elevation gains and mostly well-paved surfaces. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around High Hoyland guide.
The hilly landscape and presence of bridleways in High Hoyland offer potential for mountain biking. While not extensively detailed, routes suitable for off-road exploration exist. Refer to the MTB Trails around High Hoyland guide for available options.
High Hoyland offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. The Easy hikes around High Hoyland guide provides specific recommendations for less challenging walks.
High Hoyland's elevated position, around 650 feet (200 meters) above sea level, provides spectacular open vistas across the valley. From certain points, views include Cannon Hall, parts of the Peak District National Park, and Barnsley Town Hall.
Komoot offers several guides for High Hoyland, covering various sports. These include Hiking around High Hoyland, Road Cycling Routes around High Hoyland, Running Trails around High Hoyland, and MTB Trails around High Hoyland.
High Hoyland's rural character and undulating terrain make it suitable for jogging and running. A historic trans-Pennine salt track, now a bridleway, offers a ready-made route. The Running Trails around High Hoyland guide provides specific routes.
A singular official website or general phone number for High Hoyland as a region or tourist destination is not readily available. Visitors interested in local amenities should look up individual businesses in the village.
Routes in High Hoyland have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on experiences shared by more than 34,000 visitors who have explored the area's 7 routes.
The Cherry Tree Public House, an award-winning establishment, is located within High Hoyland village. It is known for its views and provides a local amenity for visitors.

