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Horseshoe Waterfall – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mirfield

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Mirfield

Horseshoe Waterfall – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mirfield

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Horseshoe Waterfall – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mirfield

02:16

35.1km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.54 km for 194 m

After 11.4 km for 67 m

After 24.2 km for 96 m

After 25.4 km for 211 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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240 m

Mirfield Scarecrow

Highlight • Structure

1.03 km

Mirfield Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It was a very muddy ride
Some short hill until you get on the canal.

Tip by

7.09 km

Huddersfield Broad Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Great bit of tow path that links you to the Birkby-Bradley Greenway and beyond

Tip by

14.4 km

Weir on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Highlight • River

Huddersfield Narrow canal toward Standedge Tunnel.
Very muddy but lots of fun

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14.4 km

Horseshoe Waterfall

Highlight • River

What a hidden gem! Brilliant spot for a picnic. Lovely views.

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17.9 km

Slaithwaite village and canal

Highlight • River

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 …

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31.0 km

Bridge's Lock 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty stone bridge spans the Huddersfield Broad Canal, featuring a gentle incline that allows for easy cycling across.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

11.5 km

3.91 km

2.29 km

913 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

4.17 km

3.72 km

1.92 km

615 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Horseshoe Waterfall – Slaithwaite village and canal loop from Mirfield

Mirfield Scarecrow

Mirfield Pedestrian Bridge

Huddersfield Broad Canal Towpath

Weir on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Horseshoe Waterfall

Slaithwaite village and canal

Bridge's Lock 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal

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