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Yorkshire And The Humber

Old Railway Path – Old Coal Mine Railway Path loop from Methley

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

Old Railway Path – Old Coal Mine Railway Path loop from Methley

Easy

5.0

(5)

33

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Old Railway Path – Old Coal Mine Railway Path loop from Methley

01:26

16.7km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.60 km

Muddy Path Through Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

There was actual ducks paddling across the water lol

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2

1.90 km

River Aire at St Aidan's RSPB Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Great view of a old mine head

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3

3.19 km

Old Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Long down hill track

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4

8.37 km

Old Coal Mine Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best ridden from Garforth down hill to the bird sanctuary. Go look for the open cast mine digging machine in St Aidan’s and have a coffee in the cafe.

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5

13.1 km

Woodend Traditional Fish & Chips

Highlight • Other

Some of the best fish and chips I have had in a long time. Proper brown chips and the biggest fish cakes on the planet

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6

15.0 km

View of the Main Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

5.06 km

1.63 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

13.2 km

1.68 km

1.15 km

674 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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