Walks in Holmfirth

We have some beautiful scenery in Holmfirth and the surrounding areas just waiting to be discovered. From gentle strolls around reservoirs to rugged moorland hikes, Holmfirth has it all!

The Peak District is only a stones throw away, making Holmfirth the perfect base for exploring the peaks.

Long Walks (CLICK HERE)  / Short Walks (CLICK HERE)

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Lu’s Place Cafe Walk to Honley Woods or Meltham Mills Reservoir

If you’re getting out and about, there’s no better place than Lu’s Place! Surrounded by the beautiful Honley Woods, Lu’s…
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Wessenden Reservoir Circular Walk (5 Mile)

This stunning walk takes you around beautiful moorland and waterfall crossings with views over Wessenden Reservoir. There is a parking…
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Digley, Blackpool Bridge & Goodbent Walk (5.77 miles)

A lovely walk along stone-walled lanes, fields, and moorland paths. The walk is 5.77 miles long, and takes you from…
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Digley Reservoir – Long Walk (4.9 miles)

Digley Reservoir offers an invigorating walk, running along lanes, fields and over open moorland accommodating wide ranging views of the…
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Honley Woods circular walk (2 1/4 miles)

Honley Woods is one of West Yorkshire’s largest remaining ancient semi-natural woodland areas. Covering 60 hectares (150 acres), it is…
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Ramsden Reservoir Scenic Short Walk (1 1/2 Miles)

This walk takes you around Ramsden Reservoir, a beautiful walk with lots of beautiful views to take in. A great…
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Holmfirth Heritage Trail

NEW HERITAGE TRAIL FOR HOLMFIRTH Holmfirth has a new town centre heritage trail for those who enjoy a walk laced…
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Digley Reservoir Walk – 1.5 Miles

Digley offers an easy path alongside woods, through fields and the edge of the moor that is ideal for families…
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Meltham Blue Plaque Trail (3 miles)

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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Wolfstones, Meltham and Upperthong Circular (8.17 miles)

Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Wolfstones, Meltham and Upperthong Circular (8.17 miles) This route is a reasonably challenging 8…
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Harold Wagstaff Trail (4 miles)

This circular walk from Holmfirth visits places associated with Harold Wagstaff’s life. It includes stunning views of the surrounding area.…
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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – To Blackpool Bridge and Back (10.7 miles)

Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – To Blackpool Bridge and Back (10.7 miles) This walk gives you a taster of…
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Long Circuit Walk around Holmfirth (20.19 miles)

Explore the Holme Valley with a photographer who knows these hills as well as anyone. Andy Leader has worked outside…
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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Hill and Hamlet Circular (3.79 miles)

This is a short,easy, circular walk from Holmfirth Library. Wonderful views! This walk use VIEWRANGER, which you can download from…
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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Holme Valley Views (7.94 miles)

Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Holme Valley Views (7.94 miles) Good walk, steep start but easier thereafter, pathways very…
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Last of the Summer Wine Country Walk (5 miles)

This is a fantastic short, circular walk focused on the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ village of Holmfirth. It allows…
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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Cartworth Moor and the Ribble Valley (6.06 miles) – Holmfirth Vineyard Stop!

Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Cartworth Moor and the Ribble Valley (6.06 miles) This route takes you up onto…
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Friends of Holmfirth Library Walk – Thongsbridge and Netherthong Circular (4.34 miles)

A walk which uses paths through woods either side of the Holme Valley and goes by way of the ancient…
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Moors for the Future Audio Trail – Black Hill Walk (9 miles)

Award-winning ‘audio tours of the moors’ – the first downloadable MP3 audio guides for countryside sites in the UK A…
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The Thongs & Wolfstone Heights Walk (3.92 miles)

A walk from the centre of Holmfirth to the twin villages of Netherthong and Upperthong taking in Wolfstone Heights which…
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