Isle of Skye Road
A635Oldham to Kirklees · England
Distance9.7mi · 15.6 km
Drive time19 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Moorland
A bleak, beautiful moor road over Saddleworth.
The A635 'Isle of Skye Road' crosses the high moors of Saddleworth between Greenfield and Holmfirth, named for a long-gone moorland inn. Open and exposed with long views; watch for fog, sheep, cyclists, and fast-changing Pennine weather.
Where it runs
OldhamStart · England
KirkleesEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb302 mtotal ascent
Summit489 mhighest point · 1604 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
328 m rangeKnow before you go
- Fog and exposure on the tops
- Sheep on the road
- Cyclists
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