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Stainforth

Selby Canal – Howden Minster Ruins loop from Hatfield & Stainforth

Yorkshire And The Humber

Doncaster

Stainforth

Selby Canal – Howden Minster Ruins loop from Hatfield & Stainforth

Moderate

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Selby Canal – Howden Minster Ruins loop from Hatfield & Stainforth

04:18

83.7km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 5.14 km for 27 m

After 58.3 km for 73 m

After 78.6 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.0 km

Cycle Path Past Burn Gliding Club (Former RAF Burn)

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

It's been what's tarmacked lovely and smooth

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37.1 km

Selby Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The 6-mile long Selby Canal was opened in 1778 as the Industrial Revolution began to make way in the UK. The canal was used to transport goods, especially to York nearby. Since 1985 the canal has been user by pleasure boaters on canal holidays.

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47.3 km

Langrick Reach

Lake

48.0 km

Barmby Barrage

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barmby Barrage was constructed in 1975 to stop the saline and sediment rich waters of the River Ouse from contaminating the clear and fresh waters of the River Derwent.

It's a picturesque spot to stop for a snack in its picnic area.

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55.2 km

Howden Minster Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Howden is a market and minster town in the Vale of York, characterised by the impressive arch of the Minster's ruined chancel and the St Peter's Church.

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55.4 km

Trans Pennine Trail Seaside Promenade – Bicycles Dismount

Highlight • Rest Area

stopped here for 2nd breakfast. coffee and food are good and the staff friendle
highly recommended

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58.3 km

Boothferry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1929, the Boothferry Bridge replaced the ferry service over the River Ouse. You can walk over the bridge and enjoy views of the river as there is a pedestrian section on both sides, however cyclists have to use the normal road.

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58.4 km

View of M62 Ouse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view over M62 Ouse Bridge

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81.5 km

View of the River Don from Stainforth Don Bridge

Highlight • River

One of the few bridges that goes over the river Don. The tranquility of the river is quite beguiling but be careful as there is no footpath going over the bridge.

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83.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

12.7 km

9.50 km

6.16 km

4.38 km

3.64 km

Surfaces

46.7 km

29.8 km

4.95 km

1.50 km

632 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

32°C

15°C

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Selby Canal – Howden Minster Ruins loop from Hatfield & Stainforth

Cycle Path Past Burn Gliding Club (Former RAF Burn)

Selby Canal

Barmby Barrage

Howden Minster Ruins

Trans Pennine Trail Seaside Promenade – Bicycles Dismount

Boothferry Bridge

View of M62 Ouse Bridge

View of the River Don from Stainforth Don Bridge

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