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Stanley Ferry Marina – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Wombwell

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Wombwell

Moderate

5.0

(6)

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Wombwell

03:38

55.9km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.2 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.85 km

Stairfoot Brickworks

Nature Reserve

11.6 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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18.8 km

Stone Heaps Plantation

Forest

20.4 km

Walton Trailhead for the Trans Pennine Trail and Barnsley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

blink and you'll miss it. path leading to haw park woods

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22.6 km

Barnsley Canal

Lake

28.0 km

Stanley Ferry Marina

Highlight • River

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

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29.1 km

Trans Pennine trail canals

Highlight • Trail

The Central spur of the Trans Pennine Trail runs right into Leeds city centre. It's a great way to avoid heavily populated areas on the approach into Leeds. The canal …

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29.9 km

Metal Footbridge Over Aire and Calder Navigation

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the river with a helpful ramp to help you push your bike up

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30.5 km

Kirkthorpe Lane to Southern Washlands Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Great fun going down, watch out for chunky rocks that litter the path.

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39.3 km

View of Anglers Country Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Maybe take some Swan friendly food as there’s a confident pair with youngsters close by. 🦢

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40.4 km

Barnsley Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

One of my favourite places.
Make sure you follow the signs over the bridge to pick up the canal again, otherwise you could end up on the railway track. hahahahahhahahha yep I did that hahahahahhaha

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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

9.92 km

4.78 km

2.15 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

16.7 km

5.67 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

24°C

13°C

0 %

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Wombwell

Barnsley Canal Path: Royston to Carlton

Walton Trailhead for the Trans Pennine Trail and Barnsley Canal

Stanley Ferry Marina

Trans Pennine trail canals

Metal Footbridge Over Aire and Calder Navigation

Kirkthorpe Lane to Southern Washlands Trail

View of Anglers Country Park Lake

Barnsley Canal Towpath

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