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Pontefract Castle
Mountain biking
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Cycling is not permitted at this location
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Pat
October 17, 2020
Mountain biking
Well worth a visit
From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, starvation and destruction to royal infidelity and the cultivation of liquorice, you'll be surprised at what these walls have seen!
From its construction in 1070 to its destruction after the Civil Wars, this once-fearsome fortress dominated Yorkshire and beyond, earning the nickname, "Key to the North". From battles and sieges, starvation and destruction to royal infidelity and the cultivation of liquorice, you'll be surprised at what these walls have seen!
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25.2km
01:41
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 120 m
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Monday 11 May
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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h
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