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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Batley

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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Batley

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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Batley

03:15

54.9km

310m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.73 km

River Calder

Lake

6.04 km

Path Alongside the River Calder

Highlight • River

The path alongside the River Calder offers plenty to explore, with scenic stretches perfect for a bike ride. Along the way, you can branch off onto canals to discover locks and houseboats.

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8.36 km

Calder Valley Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a traffic-free, flat and paved section between Mirfield and Ravensthorpe. It’s ideal for less experienced cyclists or young children.

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9.47 km

Mirfield Scarecrow

Highlight • Structure

14.8 km

Bridge's Lock 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty stone bridge spans the Huddersfield Broad Canal, featuring a gentle incline that allows for easy cycling across.

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22.5 km

Stubbin's Plantation

Forest

28.4 km

Lower Spen Wildlife Area LNR

Nature Reserve

29.1 km

Dewsbury Country Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Opened in 2012 on an old landfill site, Dewsbury Country Park is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim an area when allowed. Lots of trees have been planted …

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35.4 km

The Coffee Counter

Highlight • Cafe

It was a very nice day for a ride.🚵‍♂️

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37.0 km

Spen Valley Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a fab route but can get very busy so make sure you have a decent bell!

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39.1 km

Spen Valley Greenway Entrance at Oakenshaw

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the entrance/exit to the Spen Valley Greenway next to Oakenshaw on the outskirts of Bradford. The trail runs through the Spen Valley in West Yorkshire and spans approx 5 miles.

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54.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

7.04 km

3.72 km

1.74 km

1.13 km

529 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

5.50 km

536 m

482 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

17°C

13°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Batley

Path Alongside the River Calder

Calder Valley Greenway

Mirfield Scarecrow

Bridge's Lock 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal

Dewsbury Country Park

The Coffee Counter

Spen Valley Greenway

Spen Valley Greenway Entrance at Oakenshaw

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