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Holmfirth

Holmfirth is a town in Greater Manchester district, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom of about 1,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit: 116 churches, 51 parks and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Woodhead Reservoir, Black Chew Head and St John's.

53.5697° N, 1.7878° WPop. 1,980

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km296
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Holmfirth

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Holmfirth
  2. Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moortrek · 3 hrs
  3. Black Chew Headviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Woodhead Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. St John'schurch · 30 min
  6. Cannon Hallmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Holmfirth
Today’s loopHolmfirthStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Holmfirth?

Woodhead Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Black Chew Head (viewpoint, about 13 km), St John's (church, about 14 km), Featherbed Moss (viewpoint, about 15 km), Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor (trek, about 16 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holmfirth?

296 places on Spotwander: 116 churches, 51 parks, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 23 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Holmfirth?

St John's, about 14 km by road; All Saints and St. James (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Holmfirth?

Manor Park, about 21 km by road; Penny Pie Park (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Holmfirth?

Start in Holmfirth, visit Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor, then Black Chew Head, then Woodhead Reservoir, then St John's, then Cannon Hall, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.