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RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Darton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Darton

Hard

5.0

(4)

riders

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Darton

04:36

77.4km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.6 km for 84 m

After 38.3 km for 167 m

After 67.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.70 km

Blacker Wood

Forest

19.8 km

Dove Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail is being upgraded all the way along.

Tip by

24.1 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

Tip by

26.2 km

The RSPB Old Moor nature reserve is 220 acres of wetland nature reserve which is home to some of the finest and rarest birds in Britain. Here, you can expect to find bitterns, lapwings, redshanks, avocets and golden plovers, as well as tress sparrows and willow tits. Located in the Dearne Valley, the area was once known for its coal mining and industry. Since the closure of the mines in 1993, the area has been transformed into a nature paradise. The visitor center and cafe are open daily 9.30am - 5pm whilst the reserve is open until 8pm. Entrance for adults costs £5. You can find more information here: rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dearne-valley-old-moor

Tip by

33.9 km

Trans Pennine Trail – River Dearne Section

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice bit of trail between trees with glimpses of nice views

Tip by

35.6 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 views down over the river, but much better on a summer day when the sun is out with lush green vegetation.

Tip by

38.4 km

The Dell

Forest

43.0 km

Trans Pennine Trail Scenic Stretch

Highlight • Cycleway

56.1 km

Stairfoot Brickworks

Nature Reserve

63.3 km

Barnsley Canal Path: Royston to Carlton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This short section of canal-side path is part of the Transpennine trail. It has been resurfaced and is fine for road bikes. It can be quite busy at times with walkers and people fishing.

Tip by

64.7 km

Barnsley Canal

Lake

67.4 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Old Royston to Barnsley Canal

Highlight • River

I just lurve riding along the Barnsley canal and today was no exception

Tip by

77.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

24.1 km

12.0 km

8.53 km

2.45 km

625 m

198 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

22.8 km

22.1 km

6.59 km

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Darton

Dove Valley Trail

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

Trans Pennine Trail – River Dearne Section

River Dearne Footbridge

Trans Pennine Trail Scenic Stretch

Barnsley Canal Path: Royston to Carlton

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