River Dearne Footbridge – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

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River Dearne Footbridge – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

Moderate

4.8

(47)

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River Dearne Footbridge – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

02:51

46.2km

220m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 968 m for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.06 km

Elsecar Basin

Lake

5.31 km

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cafe

We didn't go through the reserve today but took a detour as it was so close

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9.84 km

Artistic Bench on the Trans Pennine Trail

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Bench or art object? Or both?

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14.9 km

Trans Pennine Trail – River Dearne Section

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Nice bit of trail between trees with glimpses of nice views

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16.6 km

River Dearne Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a super cool footbridge that bridges the River Dearne where the Trans Pennine Way goes past Conisbrough. It is a cracking path and well maintained. There are lovely …

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19.0 km

Conisbrough Viaduct

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You can use the viaduct to cross over the river, this gives you great views of the valley and Consiborough castle. Or there is a gravel trail which goes underneath …

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21.8 km

Royal Inn

Highlight • Pub

Last time I was down this way the Boat Inn was closed and under renovation (possibly from flood damage?) As of my last visit to the area (25.09.21) the Pub is now open again.

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23.4 km

A1 Bridge on the Trans Pennine Trail

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Nice ride shine tpt

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26.6 km

Trans Pennine Trail – River Don at Conisbrough

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Trans Pennine Trail is a super good route linking the North and Irish seas across the Pennines. From coast to coast, starting at Hornsea and finishing at Southport, is …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

14.7 km

8.96 km

2.20 km

882 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

17.1 km

6.92 km

493 m

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2025,Sprotbrough, Conisbrough Viaduct return via Manvers Lake Café

The Boat Inn has served the local community of Sprotborough for centuries, dating back as far as 1652 where one of our most famous guests, Sir Walter Scott was said to write a tract of the novel Ivanhoe. After suffering damages from flooding, the pub was recently restored to its traditional best, with the utmost care taken to maintain the …

July 18, 2024,Wombwell - Martinswell Lake Via Conisbrough Viaduct

Incredibly simple and reasonably flat route from Barnsley, Elsecar You can head off to Sprotbrough or Conisbrough Castle along the way.
Very versatile route for options. Limited public facilities apart from Conisbrough Castle toilets and cafe.
The Ducks liked the seed i took em.
Recommend.

July 31, 2022,Mountain Bike Ride

Not bad to say I was travelling back with pretty much one pedal arm

August 6, 2025,Wuzbru to Conisbrough Viaduct

Thank you Helena what a great day out

Conisbrough Viaduct is a former railway viaduct, near to Cadeby and Conisbrough in South Yorkshire, England. The viaduct consists of two sections of brick and stone on each bank, connected by a lattice girder section, some 113–116 feet over the River Don.