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Barnsley Canal Towpath – Cold Hiendley Reservoir loop from Newmillerdam

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Wakefield

Crigglestone

Barnsley Canal Towpath – Cold Hiendley Reservoir loop from Newmillerdam

Moderate

4.7

(15)

hikers

Barnsley Canal Towpath – Cold Hiendley Reservoir loop from Newmillerdam

03:40

13.9km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

Fox & Hounds

Highlight • Pub

Great spot to start from or finish at

Tip by

682 m

Newmillerdam

Lake

1.40 km

Such a lovely family

Highlight • Lake

How quickly do these babies grow WOW

Tip by

6.13 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

Tip by

6.82 km

Dog Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.20 km

Cold Hiendley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can see swans around here.

Tip by

8.82 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

Be cautious of cyclists, they can come along very fast

Tip by

9.03 km

Tree Roots in Rock Along Disused Canal

Highlight • Natural

The old canal is slowly being taken back by nature, the stone which has been cut away has amazing root systems making their way through. It's really stunning to see.

Tip by

13.7 km

The Dam Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great little pub to start or finish the walk from

Tip by

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.86 km

1.17 km

1.16 km

300 m

284 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

4.05 km

1.58 km

1.41 km

1.27 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

19°C

12°C

0 %

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Barnsley Canal Towpath – Cold Hiendley Reservoir loop from Newmillerdam

Fox & Hounds

Such a lovely family

Barnsley Canal Towpath

Dog Rock

Cold Hiendley Reservoir

Woodland Path

Tree Roots in Rock Along Disused Canal

The Dam Inn

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