England · United Kingdom
Isle of Skye Road
A635Oldham to Holmfirth
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 runs9.7 mi · point to point
OldhamStart · England
HolmfirthEnd · England
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Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Climb313 mtotal ascent
Summit494.3 mhighest point of the line · 1,622 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 8Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%149.2 – 494.3 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Alderman’s HillViewpoint1.1 mi in
Hazards
- Fog and exposure on the tops
- Sheep on the road
- Cyclists
Sources
“As you get to the top of the moor theres a chance to really get your speed up on a nice long straight, with loads of visibilty”
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Driving the Isle of Skye Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Isle of Skye Road?
Isle of Skye Road runs 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and takes about 19 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Isle of Skye Road to drive?
We rate it moderate: 22 corners, a maximum gradient of 8%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Isle of Skye Road?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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