The Boat Inn – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

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The Boat Inn – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

Moderate

4.5

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The Boat Inn – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

03:38

13.9km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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879 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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1.06 km

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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3.98 km

View of the Conisbrough Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The views of the magnificent Conisbrough viaduct is impossible to overlook. It has 21 arches and is 1,527 feet or nearly 500 meters in length. It was opened in 1909 …

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5.15 km

Cadeby Main Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

6.43 km

Bridge over the River Dearne

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge over the River Dearne

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6.98 km

Mexborough Low Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

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8.85 km

Don Valley Viaduct on the Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Trans Pennine Trail is a national coast to coast route for recreation and transport – for walkers, cyclists and (in part) horse riders.

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10.3 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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