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Langsett Reservoir – View of the Peak District loop from Dunford

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley

Dunford

Langsett Reservoir – View of the Peak District loop from Dunford

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5.0

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Langsett Reservoir – View of the Peak District loop from Dunford

02:03

24.7km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.23 km

Magic Wood Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

This awesome little food van served us really good bacon butties and a nice cup of tea.

Really worth stopping by, although do check opening times as currently closed Mondays, …

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5.48 km

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Fun bike art - sculpture

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5.99 km

Ecklands Wood

Forest

12.5 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great pub which serves "propper" chips

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13.4 km

Thickwood Lane and Langsett Reservoir View

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This section is really easy going gravel, and takes you to a nice bench with a good view of the reservoir. I would turn around at the reservoir if your …

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14.8 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Named as a result of the trend for naming farms after faraway places, this farm was abandoned after the reservoir was built and was later used for target practice by tanks in WW2.

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17.9 km

Langsett Rocky Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

WARNING ! If you are bike backing this is not a good route. I had to push for 3.5 miles was horrific.

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20.2 km

Old Manchester Road Bridleway Link to Transpennine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great link-up from the the A628 to the Transpennine Trail. It's a good way to connect the bridleways around Langett reservoir with the TPT, just take care crossing the busy …

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21.8 km

View of the Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

With breath-taking landscapes, rich history and miles of traffic-free bike paths, the Peak District is a dream for cyclists. Founded in 1951, the Peak District was the first area to …

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24.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

6.14 km

1.99 km

161 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.55 km

4.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

38 %

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Langsett Reservoir – View of the Peak District loop from Dunford

Magic Wood Cafe

Cyclist in Wellies Sculpture

Langsett Reservoir

Thickwood Lane and Langsett Reservoir View

North America Farm Ruins

Langsett Rocky Climb

Old Manchester Road Bridleway Link to Transpennine Trail

View of the Peak District

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