Discover beautiful scenery
The challenging walk takes in amazing scenery with an array of interesting geographical features, including crags, ghylls, streams and the River Washburn.
Facilities
Useful Downloads
Details
Location
West of Cragg Vale, south of Mytholmroyd.
Difficulty
4 out of 4
Route length
4½ miles
Walking time
3 hours
Terrain & gradient
The route features stiles and steep muddy fields. Stoodley Pike is very exposed, and the weather can turn quickly. We recommend you bring sturdy boots, warm clothing, waterproofs and extra food/drink for this high level walk.
How to get there
By car
You can use our free car park, the starting point of this walking route, which is on Rudd Lane (HX7 5TD), 300 metres before the reservoir embankment on the left. Please note, there is a 1.8 metre height barrier.
From Mytholmroyd
Take the B6138 (Cragg Road) which follows Cragg Brook heading south towards Cragg Vale. After 2 miles, when you reach Cragg Vale, turn right onto Church Bank Lane which becomes Rudd Lane. In about ¼ mile, turn right to stay on Rudd Lane for another mile, until you arrive at Withens Clough car park on the left.
By public transport
Unfortunately there is no public transport currently available to Withens Clough Reservoir.
Visitor information
To keep everyone happy and safe, please:
- follow government guidance
- don’t swim
- take your litter home
- stick to the path
- keep your dog on a lead
- clean up after your dog
- don’t light fires or BBQs.
Make a day of it
While you're here, why not try another walk?
| Walk | Distance | Difficulty | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 miles | 2 out of 4 |
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