Holme Moss
A6024Kirklees to High Peak · England
Distance7.9mi · 12.7 km
Drive time17 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Moorland
A celebrated Pennine climb over Holme Moss on the edge of the Peak District.
The A6024 climbs over Holme Moss between Holmfirth and the Woodhead, a famous cycling and driving ascent to a high, windswept summit with a landmark transmitter. The bends are inviting but exposed; respect the gradient and the riders.
Where it runs
KirkleesStart · England
High PeakEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners16bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins2tight bends
Climb408 mtotal ascent
Summit522 mhighest point · 1713 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
375 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed summit, wind and ice
- Many cyclists
- Sheep on the road
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