isle of skye

The “Isle of Skye” is the name the locals give to Saddleworth Moor between Greenfield and Holmfirth. Like the real Isle of Skye in Scotland, it’s barren, cold and windswept.

The climb up to the top out of Greenfeld village is perhaps the longest local climb around these parts. Steep enough to get the heart rate up to 170.

Nice views of Chew Valley and Dovestones reservoir below. There are 3 false summits, you think you are the top, only for it to be another corner. Once you hit the top, the wind slaps you in the face like no other.

I drop down enjoying the speedy descent. Take a left half way down at Binn Green, the entrance to the Peak District. A quick loop of Dovestones reservoir. Home via Grains Bar before the rain.

Saturday’s asaren: MTB on road / off road (2h 5 mins, 750 m climbing)