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Yorkshire And The Humber

Great And Little Preston

RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve – Woodlesford Lock loop from Great and Little Preston

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

Great And Little Preston

RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve – Woodlesford Lock loop from Great and Little Preston

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RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve – Woodlesford Lock loop from Great and Little Preston

00:54

11.0km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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645 m

Bench With View of the Lake

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Something that doesn't belong. Near the sign by the pedestrian gate...

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772 m

Restrooms

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It’s right by the car park and cycle parking at the top of the site. Nice and clean but one in, one out with current covid regulations 👍

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845 m

View of Bowers Lake

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St Aidan's is an RSPB nature reserve located between Leeds and Castleford. Visiting now and seeing how well-established it is, it's hard to belive that the 400-hectare site was formerly …

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923 m

St Aidan's Opencast Dragline (National Coal Board)

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Good starting point for a walk

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997 m

RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve

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St Aidan’s is a stunning nature reserve that’s close to Leeds city centre. With lots of trails to explore on foot or bike, it’s super easy to enjoy the spectacular …

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2.87 km

View of the Pond Near Swillington, United Kingdom

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Definitely recommend taking a flask of tea or coffee! Very serene place.

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3.27 km

Lemonroyd Bridge on the River Aire

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One of the Weirs Lemonroyd Bridge on the River Aire

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5.68 km

Woodlesford Lock

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Boats and ducks a plenty to be seen.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

2.71 km

1.33 km

327 m

208 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

1.78 km

1.69 km

289 m

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