Route towards Holmfirth from the South

Nervous99

Hi, in a couple of weekends time I'm heading up to near Holmfirth from the Midlands. Was thinking of getting my wife to drop me off 15-20 miles short to cycle the last bit. Any suggestions for a good route as I don't know the area at all.
Except that it's much hillier than Northamptonshire!

I'll be on a hybrid bike, prefer minor roads/cycle routes if poss.

Thanks

random man

This route takes you from Ladybower Reservoir to Holmfirth. The right hand side is less hilly! but the distance is right, 25 miles.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/78504424

Nervous99

Thanks random man, looks like a good route.

Have done some more research and looks like doing part of Penine Cycleway/NCN 68 is also an option.

cgraley77

Just make sure the final 5/10 miles or your ride encompasses the Holme Moss climb...coming from the south, you'd want to turn off Woodhead Road/A628 I think and up to the summit. A fair climb, but one I've only ever descended since I live on the other side and so climb it from the Holmfirth side. Then for you it's just a nice fast descent into Holmebridge, then Holmfirth.