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Yorkshire And The Humber

Windy Mile, Altofts – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

Mountain biking trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

Windy Mile, Altofts – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

Easy

4.5

(13)

37

riders

Windy Mile, Altofts – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

01:28

24.8km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 5.47 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.16 km

Old Canal Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

2

3.52 km

Southern Washlands Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful area with pathways all around

Tip by

3

3.79 km

Iron Bridge Over the River Calder

Highlight • River

Iron Bridge over the river Calder. You will need to push (tracks for bike wheels installed) or carry your bike.

Tip by

4

8.48 km

Windy Mile, Altofts

Highlight • River

Having 5 minutes before cycling down here. Actually the wind was pretty tame

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5

10.7 km

Wood Nook Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Wood Nook Viaduct carries the railway across the Aire and Calder Navigation. The Wakefield Way follows the canal towpath under the bridge, it's a nice flat trail, ideal for easy rides or family adventures.

Tip by

6

10.7 km

Fairies Hill Moorings

Highlight • Rest Area

use your bell near the bridge as the corner can be deceptive

Tip by

13.3 km

River Calder

Lake

8

21.3 km

Stanley Ferry Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • River

A boaters paradise on the outskirts of wakefield.

Tip by

9

21.3 km

Stanley Ferry Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

B

24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.10 km

1.78 km

1.78 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

7.36 km

6.67 km

743 m

546 m

354 m

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Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

27°C

10°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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