Denby and Cumberworth Circular Trail
A 7-mile footpath in West Yorkshire exploring the upland country of these pretty villages south of Huddersfield. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 224 085
Distance: 7 miles (11 km)
Time: 3–4 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
Summary
The Denby and Cumberworth Circular Trail is a walk centred on the villages of Denby Dale and Upper Cumberworth in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The walk begins at Denby Dale Station, which is on the Penistone Line linking the West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield with the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. The station serves both rail and bus services, making the walk accessible to all. From the station, the trail heads in a clockwise direction, firstly through the village of Denby Dale and then north via Thorp Dike to fringe the outskirts of neighbouring Skelmanthorpe. The Kirklees Way is briefly joined before the trail continues south back to the east side of Denby Dale, crossing the A636 to Stubbin Common. Next, the south side of Denby Dale is walked through before the trail turns south across country, passing under the Penistone Line to reach Upper Denby. Next come Denby Delf, Square Wood Reservoir, and a crossing of the infant River Dearne to reach Upper Cumberworth, before the trail heads east across Bromleys back to Denby Dale Station.