Huddersfield to Barnsley

Description

Follow National Cycle routes 68 and 62 on this varied route which takes you through the beautiful peak district and along sections of the Trans Pennine Trail. The route begins by following National Cycle route 68 along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Marsden, via Slaithwaite. You then turn south east towards Holmfirth - a popular tourist destination as the location for the filming of Last of the Summer Wine. The ride continues through some lovely countryside passing the beautiful Winscar Reservoir before a pleasant off road stretch along a dismantled railway line to Penistone.

Huddersfield to Barnsley Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Huddersfield to Barnsley Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

40 miles (65 km)

Difficulty

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Joining Routes

Holmfirth, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Trans Pennine Trail, Barnsley Boundary Walk, Pennine Cycleway

Memory Map Route

Huddersfield to Barnsley.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Huddersfield to Barnsley.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Huddersfield Canal	Approaching Slaithwaite	Along the canal at Slaithwaite	Slaithwaite Reservoir

Approaching Marsden	Holmfirth	Winscar Reservoir	On the Trans Pennine Trail near Barnsley

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route