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Yorkshire And The Humber

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Kirkburton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Kirkburton

Moderate

3.0

(1)

75

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Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Kirkburton

01:44

37.0km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.50 km

Emley Moor Mast

Highlight • Monument

2

3.83 km

View of Wakefield Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.63 km

Moor Head Plantation

Forest

4

4.91 km

Emley Moor Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s a very tall tower

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5

5.05 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

5.25 km

Emley Moor Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

7

18.6 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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8

21.1 km

Whitley Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

580 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

665 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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10°C

50 %

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