Lemonroyd Lock – Millennium Bridge (Castleford) loop from Micklefield

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Lemonroyd Lock – Millennium Bridge (Castleford) loop from Micklefield

Moderate

4.7

(11)

riders

Lemonroyd Lock – Millennium Bridge (Castleford) loop from Micklefield

03:34

50.9km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 235 m

After 16.5 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.16 km

Garforth Tunnel

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As mentioned a good surface but can be slippery in places. It's on a curve so the other side is not visible and has some ventilation shafts for a little …

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16.5 km

Halton Moor Wood

Forest

20.7 km

Skelton Lake

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food and toilets available
long opening hours - see their website (J45 service station)

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22.4 km

Aire and Calder Navigation Cycleway

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Great paved cycleway following the Aire and Calver Navigation Path out of Leeds. The path travels all the way from the centre of the city toward Castleford and there are …

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23.4 km

View of the Aire and Calder Navigation

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Lovely view at evening

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27.3 km

Lemonroyd Lock

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This is just further up than the Lemonroyd Marina

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28.3 km

Methley Triangle

Forest

34.6 km

River Calder

Lake

36.9 km

Millennium Bridge (Castleford)

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This is a pedestrian bridge, you need to dismount, and walk your bike across.

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39.8 km

The Lines

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The Lines Way, developed along a disused railway line, stretches for four miles, providing access to several wildlife sites. Hedgerows, scrub, woodland, ponds and wet woodland border the track and …

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41.8 km