Cycling in Green Moor
Cycling from Green Moor features a 48 km loop with 1133 m climbing, passing through villages and a longest climb of 3.5 km averaging 6%.
Cycling guide to Green Moor
Green Moor offers a 48 km loop route with significant climbing of 1133 metres, making it suited for cyclists seeking challenging rides. The route passes through a series of villages including Midhopestones, Wigtwizzle, Ewden Village, Low Bradfield, High Bradfield, Brightholmlee, Wharncliffe Side, Deepcar, Stubbin, and Stocksbridge before returning to Green Moor. The ride involves 96% paved surfaces and a small 3% of gravel or unpaved roads. The route involves 4.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Services are sparse with the longest stretch without any café or shop of 26.7 km. No railway stations are near the route.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
August with average temperatures of 15°C recorded on the route.
Terrain
The terrain is rolling to hilly with a highest point of 376 m. The biggest climb begins at 34.7 km, extending 3.5 km with an average gradient of 6% and a maximum gradient of 13.8%.