10k Run Holme Valley: Scenic Trails from Hade Edge

Route Overview & Local Insights

The Hade Edge 10 offers a quintessential Pennine running experience, spanning a diverse 10.3km loop through the heart of the Holme Valley. Starting from the elevated hamlet of Hade Edge, runners will tackle a mix of rugged trails and quiet country lanes that provide a moderate challenge with 157m of ascent. The terrain is roughly 40% paved, making it a great hybrid route for those who enjoy transitioning between solid footing and technical off-road sections. You’ll weave through the atmospheric Holme Styes Wood and pass through the charming village of Scholes, enjoying sweeping views of the northern Peak District and the iconic Holme Moss mast in the distance.

Steeped in West Yorkshire heritage, this area is famous as the setting for the long-running BBC series 'Last of the Summer Wine.' Running here feels like stepping back in time; the landscape is a patchwork of ancient dry-stone walls and gritstone architecture that tells the story of the region's industrial and agricultural past. Hade Edge itself sits high above the market town of Holmfirth, serving as a gateway to some of the most dramatic moorland in England. Local runners often favor this loop for its balance of sheltered woodland paths and exposed ridges, offering a true taste of the rugged beauty that defines the Holme Valley.