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Cold Hiendley Reservoir – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Newmillerdam

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Cold Hiendley Reservoir – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Newmillerdam

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5.0

(5)

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Cold Hiendley Reservoir – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Newmillerdam

01:08

14.8km

120m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.55 km

Stone Heaps Plantation

Forest

5.34 km

Barnsley Canal Old Rope Wheel

Highlight • Monument

6.21 km

Barnsley Canal Path at Cold Hiendley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Old Barnsley canal, great off road tracks.

Tip by

6.46 km

View of Anglers Country Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Maybe take some Swan friendly food as there’s a confident pair with youngsters close by. 🦢

Tip by

6.47 km

Cold Hiendley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can see swans around here.

Tip by

7.52 km

Barnsley Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

One of my favourite places.
Make sure you follow the signs over the bridge to pick up the canal again, otherwise you could end up on the railway track. hahahahahhahahha yep I did that hahahahahhaha

Tip by

8.13 km

Bench and Trans Pennine Trail Marker

Highlight • Rest Area

13.1 km

Newmillerdam Woods

Highlight • Forest

14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

3.44 km

3.36 km

2.83 km

1.16 km

145 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

4.22 km

3.56 km

550 m

262 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

22°C

14°C

0 %

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Cold Hiendley Reservoir – Barnsley Canal Towpath loop from Newmillerdam

Barnsley Canal Old Rope Wheel

Barnsley Canal Path at Cold Hiendley Reservoir

View of Anglers Country Park Lake

Cold Hiendley Reservoir

Barnsley Canal Towpath

Bench and Trans Pennine Trail Marker

Newmillerdam Woods

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