Windy Mile, Altofts – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Outwood

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Windy Mile, Altofts – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Outwood

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Windy Mile, Altofts – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Outwood

02:03

32.0km

230m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 27.5 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.81 km

Barnsley Canal

Lake

9.21 km

Walton Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cycleway

This park consists of lakes, ponds, woodland, grassland and a section of the Barnsley Canal. There's a cycle way throughout and some benches dotted around which make a great place to stop and refuel.

Tip by

16.9 km

Windy Mile, Altofts

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

27.0 km

Stanley Ferry Path

Highlight • Trail

Best at a quiet time as you tend to catch a few members of the public at Stanley ferry end

Tip by

27.5 km

Stanley Ferry Canal and Narrowboats

Highlight • River

A boaters paradise on the outskirts of wakefield.

Tip by

27.6 km

Stanley Ferry Marina

Highlight • River

Free parking for visitors to the centre and there is a pub and wacky warehouse

Tip by

31.6 km

Lofthouse Colliery Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

A lovely ride through here today.

Tip by

32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

7.61 km

6.80 km

4.32 km

4.07 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

7.74 km

6.70 km

1.47 km

927 m

848 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 20, 2025,Stanley Ferry circular, via lots of little villages. Mostly off road whoop

Oh what a beautiful day to get out on the bike WOWEEEEEEE. Some wonderful tracks with the mad crew.
The little foal was nearly in my pocket awwwwwww Cute or what, that's the baby not me hahahaha
Great route and Bettys Cafe at Crofton is very much recommended

haha Nice to see @Colin at Stanley haha