Sprotbrough Bridge and Lock – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

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Sprotbrough And Cusworth

Sprotbrough Bridge and Lock – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

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Sprotbrough Bridge and Lock – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

00:44

7.09km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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501 m

Sprotbrough Bridge and Lock

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little village with plenty of walking routes around the river. Seems quiet during the day.

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692 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

An inn that dates back to 1652, where Walter Scott was said to have written one a tract of his novel Ivanhoe.

A superb place to stop for hearty food …

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758 m

Royal Inn

Highlight • Pub

Last time I was down this way the Boat Inn was closed and under renovation (possibly from flood damage?) As of my last visit to the area (25.09.21) the Pub is now open again.

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831 m

The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough

Highlight • Pub

The Boat Inn has been serving customers as far back as 1652, when famous guests such as Sir Walter Scott are said to have walked through its doors. Today, the …

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903 m

Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic area for nature enthusiasts that's rich in bird and wildlife. A mix of open water, wetlands and woodland, it's a year-round treat for any nature lover.

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1.64 km

View of the River Don Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Don Gorge is a must if traveling from doncaster to conisborough, but i plead to you... please stick to the cycle way. I took the walking path and it was not for the faint hearted!

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2.32 km

Trans Pennine Trail – River Don at Conisbrough

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Trans Pennine Trail is a super good route linking the North and Irish seas across the Pennines. From coast to coast, starting at Hornsea and finishing at Southport, is …

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3.58 km

Conisbrough Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

You can use the viaduct to cross over the river, this gives you great views of the valley and Consiborough castle. Or there is a gravel trail which goes underneath …

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7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

1.20 km

176 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 16, 2024,Sprotbrough Flash – Farcliff Wood loop from Sprotbrough

I beat my record so far and have done 3 runs in one month woohoo 😆 very pleased with this one and enjoyed a no pressure jog stopping to pick some wild garlic and walk up the hills 🙏 loving my Salomon running vest and it finally did more than 5k and was useful lol.