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Emley Moor Gravel Adventure


A gravel cycling route starting from Huddersfield

Embark on a thrilling gravel adventure towards Emley Moor

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This gravel route presents a thrilling adventure towards Emley Moor, providing a challenging yet rewarding cycling experience. Covering a distance of 40 kilometers and an ascent of 725 meters, this route is best suited for experienced cyclists seeking a moderate difficulty level.

gravel
40 km
725 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Huddersfield City center
Huddersfield: Cycling through Yorkshire's beautiful countryside
Huddersfield is a town in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. As a road and gravel cyclist, you'll find a range of cycling opportunities here. The town is surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, offering scenic routes and challenging climbs. Notable cycling spots nearby include Holme Moss, a legendary climb, and Scapegoat Hill, known for its stunning views. Huddersfield itself also has some great local roads perfect for bike rides.
Emley MoorVillage
Emley Moor is home to one of the UK's tallest freestanding structures, the Emley Moor transmitting station, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Deffer Hill224 mPeak
Deffer Hill provides adventurous off-road gradients and challenges for gravel enthusiasts amidst a peaceful natural environment.
Upper DenbyVillage
Upper Denby captivates visitors with its quaint village charm, offering traditional pubs and stunning pastoral landscapes.
HuddersfieldTown
Huddersfield, the starting and ending point for this route, is a vibrant town known for its rich history and impressive Victorian architecture.
Finish: Huddersfield City center
Huddersfield: Cycling through Yorkshire's beautiful countryside

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