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Yorkshire And The Humber

Newmillerdam Woods Trail – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Penistone

Yorkshire And The Humber

Newmillerdam Woods Trail – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Penistone

Hard

3.8

(6)

17

riders

Newmillerdam Woods Trail – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Penistone

03:53

60.5km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.2 km for 54 m

After 33.5 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

6.18 km

Swift Wood

Forest

2

14.2 km

Descent Into Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A series of wide, well-groomed gravel tracks run through Bretton Country Park and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. It’s a hilly area, so there are few ups and downs, but there's nothing …

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3

23.8 km

Newmillerdam Woods Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

part of the wakefield wheel cycle route. Can get busy on nice days with families and dog walkers

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4

27.3 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Old Royston to Barnsley Canal

Highlight • River

I just lurve riding along the Barnsley canal and today was no exception

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5

29.7 km

Barnsley Canal Path: Royston to Carlton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This short section of canal-side path is part of the Transpennine trail. It has been resurfaced and is fine for road bikes. It can be quite busy at times with walkers and people fishing.

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6

37.7 km

Stairfoot Station Heritage Park

Highlight • Trail

Stairfoot Station Heritage Park group has been formed to commemorate and celebrate the rich Industrial Heritage and Culture of the Stairfoot basin. This area in the last century was an …

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38.4 km

Stairfoot Brickworks

Nature Reserve

8

40.0 km

Dove Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail is being upgraded all the way along.

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50.8 km

Stubbin Wood

Forest

10

56.0 km

Thurgoland Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

You can make some really good echos.

Tip by

11

56.1 km

Thurgoland Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A nice path throw a former railway tunnel, its get quite cold so make sure you cycle quick or bring a jacket.

Tip by

B

60.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

16.6 km

15.6 km

5.49 km

2.05 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

20.1 km

8.18 km

1.23 km

470 m

269 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

77 %

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