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Yorkshire And The Humber

Slaithwaite village and canal – Digley Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

Slaithwaite village and canal – Digley Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

Hard

54

riders

Slaithwaite village and canal – Digley Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

03:07

45.1km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.5 km for 111 m

After 32.9 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

773 m

Slaithwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A pretty hill top reservoir in the equally pretty town of Slaithwaite. Fair warning, you will have to climb up from the town to get there but it really is worth it.

Tip by

2

1.26 km

Apparently, it is the only village with a canal alongside the main street!
Commercial Hotel is recommended, located next to the main street (and canal) with a small sitting area …

Tip by

3

8.68 km

Honley Woods

Highlight • Forest

15.9 km

Park Wood

Forest

5

25.0 km

Digley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Digley Reservoir is a picturesque stretch of water that’s just within the boundary of the Peak District National Park. Situated below Bilberry Reservoir, Digley is nestled within a scenic landscape of woods, fields and moors.

Tip by

6

28.7 km

Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth

Highlight • Restaurant

Set in the heart of the iconic Yorkshire village, our new taproom is housed in a grand Victorian building hailing from 1844; originally built to house the London, City & …

Tip by

7

28.8 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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33.0 km

Sinking Wood

Forest

9

37.6 km

Hinchliffe Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

10

41.6 km

Blackmoor Reservoir Woods

Highlight • Forest

B

45.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

15.8 km

6.01 km

4.33 km

473 m

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

9.00 km

408 m

154 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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