Mountain biking around Barnsley is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Yorkshire And The Humber. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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1. Langsett Reservoir, Cut Gate and Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

63.2km

05:54

1,410m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Derwent Reservoir – Howden Dam loop from Midhopestones

34.9km

03:07

740m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Elsecar Heritage Centre – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Lundwood

47.8km

03:18

440m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Langsett Reservoir – Cut Gate Trail loop from Midhopestones

15.6km

01:34

350m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Wharncliffe Viewpoint – Wharny Climb loop from Wortley

26.8km

02:43

550m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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6. Climb from Crookland Wood – Dunford Bridge loop from Midhopestones

23.9km

02:07

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Dunford Bridge – Winscar Reservoir loop from Dodworth

45.8km

03:12

540m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Dunford Bridge – Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

23.0km

02:05

440m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Wharny Climb – Bench in Greno Woods loop from Stocksbridge

20.7km

01:55

400m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Thurgoland Tunnel – Langsett Reservoir loop from Pilley

39.2km

02:49

510m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Barnsley

1. Langsett Reservoir, Cut Gate and Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

2. Derwent Reservoir – Howden Dam loop from Midhopestones

3. Elsecar Heritage Centre – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Lundwood

4. Langsett Reservoir – Cut Gate Trail loop from Midhopestones

5. Wharncliffe Viewpoint – Wharny Climb loop from Wortley

6. Climb from Crookland Wood – Dunford Bridge loop from Midhopestones

7. Dunford Bridge – Winscar Reservoir loop from Dodworth

8. Dunford Bridge – Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

9. Wharny Climb – Bench in Greno Woods loop from Stocksbridge

10. Thurgoland Tunnel – Langsett Reservoir loop from Pilley

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